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Susie Violet
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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://www.forbes.com/sites/martinrivers/2022/04/03/is-bitcoin-really-that-bad-for-the-environment/?sh=2d81805a7143

https://u.today/no-bitcoin-btc-is-not-harming-environment?amp

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/bitcoin-mining-going-green-esg-analyst-says-hydro-power-emerging-as-major-source-ahead-of-coal-gas/ar-AA19jEj7

“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

https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/13/1066820/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-mining-congo-virunga-national-park/

Forbes – Bitcoin mining is helping stabilize grids through demand response

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemmagreen/2023/01/27/why-no-one-saw-the-success-of-demand-response-coming/?sh=73eb369c3700

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)

https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/energy-analyst-says-bitcoin-is-no-longer-tied-to-emissions-3008266

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/

https://t.co/IqZvRiRXdO

Neutral articles (Bitcoin and environment): 3

https://www.techopedia.com/bitcoin-minings-environmental-impact-a-balanced-look-at-the-crypto-energy-controversy

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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

https://rmi.org/cryptocurrencys-energy-consumption-problem/

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

Introducing My Two Sats: your ultimate source for Bitcoin insights! Get ready to dive into the latest developments with accurate, comprehensive & timely reporting. Join me on this journey to gain insight into the future of finance. #Bitcoin

https://t.co/fWexdCMRER

Despite government roadmaps being released, many people are still unaware of the impending arrival of CBDCs.

#Bitcoin

https://www.cityam.com/opinion-the-public-must-be-correctly-informed-over-hunts-roadmap-for-a-cbdc-or-face-the-prospect-of-spycoin/

Privatise the profits, socialise the losses.

#Bitcoin

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWl8dWy5xK4

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.❤️

ChokePoint2.0

“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).”

https://www.cityam.com/a-game-of-bitcoin-chess-seems-to-be-playing-out-but-whos-controlling-the-pieces/

And if you plug in an EV using coal-generated electrical… good but plug in a miner to methane…… 🤦‍♀️