Yes you read the headline correctly. A lot has changed since 2021 (better research, better data, and the greening of Bitcoin mining itself). In fact, this thesis is now supported by the scientific consensus (14 of the last 16 papers on Bitcoin and energy suggest positive environmental impacts from Bitcoin mining), a conclusion shared by […]| Batcoinz
Gas peaker plants, which fire up during periods of high electricity demand, are a critical yet environmentally damaging component of many energy grids. These plants emit significant amounts of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter, disproportionately impacting low-income communities near their locations. While there is broad consensus on the need to phase them out, […]| Batcoinz