In a reversal of the previous years' mainstream media coverage, of this year's 24 article in mainstream news on Bitcoin and the environment
* 18 have been positive
* 3 neutral
* 3 negative
Here they are:
Positive articles (Bitcoin and environment): 18
https://u.today/no-bitcoin-btc-is-not-harming-environment?amp
“Will Greenpeace change its mind on bitcoin now?”
https://www.globalfinancesdaily.com/will-greenpeace-change-its-mind-on-bitcoin-now-new-report/
https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2023/04/14/bitcoin-mining-set-to-turn-greener/
Technology Review - How Bitcoin mining saved a national park
Forbes – Bitcoin mining is helping stabilize grids through demand response
Nasdaq – New Hampshire Energy Commission Pushes for Bitcoin Partnerships https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/new-hampshire-energy-commission-pushes-for-bitcoin-partnerships
Forbes (Bitcoin is helping refugees across the world) https://www.forbes.com/sites/faridanabourema/2023/02/13/regardless-of-price-bitcoin-is-a-lifeline-for-eritrean-refugees/?sh=6f9793e17636
Financial Times (mini hydro plants subsidized by Bitcoin mines in Kenya)
https://fd.nl/tech-en-innovatie/1464228/bitcoins-delven-helpt-afrikaans-platteland-te-elektrificeren
Finbold (Bitcoin mining helped avoid blackouts) https://finbold.com/bitcoin-miners-returned-enough-power-to-heat-1-5-million-homes-during-texas-blizzard/
Investing.com (Bitcoin can grow without emissions growing)
Market Insider (Bitcoin is now predominantly green) https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/more-than-half-of-bitcoin-mining-is-fueled-by-sustainable-power-1032112511
EFT Trends – Surprising Environmental and Grid Benefits of Bitcoin
https://www.etftrends.com/crypto-channel/bitcoin-mining-has-surprising-environmental-grid-benefits/
Axios - Bitcoin mining can clean up orphaned oil wells and reduce emissions
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/crypto-mining-advocate-green-abandoned-gas-wells
Litebit – Bitcoin supporting sustainable community micro-grids in rural Africa
https://www.litebit.eu/en/news/sustainable-bitcoin-mining-rural-africa
City AM – How Bitcoin can help in saving the environment
https://www.cityam.com/why-i-think-bitcoin-could-be-a-key-to-saving-the-environment/
One Green Planet – The sustainable side of bitcoin mining
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/shining-light-on-the-sustainable-side-of-bitcoin-mining/
Neutral articles (Bitcoin and environment): 3
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Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Impact: A Balanced Look at the Crypto Energy Controversy
techopedia.com
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/ethereum-shanghai-update-crypto-rift
Ethereum’s Shanghai Update Opens a Rift in Crypto
Ether is finally untethering itself from mining—and driving renewed debate about bitcoin’s environmental impact.
Negative articles (Bitcoin and environment): 3
https://amycastor.com/2023/02/28/mit-tech-review-ethereum-moved-to-proof-of-stake-why-cant-bitcoin/
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
nytimes.com
You included my article. ❤️😀
I am proud to be a part of this newly formed organisation as the Head of Mining and Sustainability.
We recognise the potential of Bitcoin in driving a sustainable economy. Together, we can promote the responsible and equitable use of Bitcoin to power a brighter future for the UK.
Please reach out if you would like to help with the mission.
#Bitcoin #Sustainability
https://www.bitcoinpolicy.uk/post/launch-of-uk-s-first-bitcoin-only-policy-organisation
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Despite government roadmaps being released, many people are still unaware of the impending arrival of CBDCs.
#Bitcoin
Privatise the profits, socialise the losses.
#Bitcoin
Yes they do! I am taking on a BoE role … CBDCs are inevitable!
Is it possible that central banks & governments current objective is to maintain the stability of the banks until a transition is made to a new economic system? #CBDCs #Permacrisis
At the CryptoAm Spring Awakening event yesterday, I onboarded a chap called Max Luck to the Lightning Network.
#Bitcoin #Lucky #Lightning
Revolutionary! Bitcoin mining transforms stranded and waste energy into profit, allowing farmers to reap additional income while curbing harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Managing our environment with the power of Bitcoin.
Thanks @JoeNakamoto from CoinTelegraph & Mark Morton from Scilling Digital Mining. ⚡
#Environment #Energy #Bitcoin
If banks die and Bitcoin is there as a viable alternative, that was achieved despite governments. People joined together globally to find a better way.❤️
Got my first print interview published in BM today. Here’s the link to the story.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/margot-paez-on-progressive-bitcoin
Boooooooom!
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“All the pieces seem to be coming together, indicating a synchronised effort. These events appear to be coordinated and potentially linked with the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).”
And if you plug in an EV using coal-generated electrical… good but plug in a miner to methane…… 🤦♀️
Just because we’re Bitcoiners, it doesn't mean we're all one step away from being the Joker. 🤡
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