Bitcoin Mining Accounts For 0.08% Of Global CO2 Production, Report Reveals
According to digital investing firm CoinShares, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining network contributed less than 0.08 percent of the world’s total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. According to data gathered by the company, BTC mining contributes only a small portion of worldwide CO2 emissions, especially when compared to the wide range of services made possible by the […]
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