Rhode Island Dangles Crypto Rewards For Home Builders With Low Carbon Emission
According to a February 2021 CNBC report, the carbon footprint of Bitcoin, the world’s largest crypto, is similar to that of New Zealand, with both generating approximately 37 megatons of carbon dioxide into the environment each year. In Rhode Island’s House of Representatives, a bill has been introduced that would reward a home builder with […]
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