Worst Kind of Mining for the Environment? It Might Be Bitcoin.

You might not be extracting anything from the planet directly, but Bitcoin mining has a massive impact on the planet's environment.

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By Erik Klemetti
Oct 30, 2023 7:00 PMOct 30, 2023 7:09 PM
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Mining resources from our planet can take a devastating toll on the environment, both local and global. Even beyond this, using the resource could cause disastrous effects to our planet and dependence on a single resource can wreak havoc on a country's economy. Yet, many of these resources are needed for our daily life -- sometimes as a luxury, sometimes as a necessity. Any responsible country or company should always take pause to consider what impact mining of any kind can have on the planet.

It turns out that these days, one type of mining might be the worst for Earth's environment: bitcoins. Yes, the "mining" of virtual currency makes its mark on the our planet. The unequal distribution of Bitcoin mining across the globe means that some countries are making a much large dent into the planet's climate and environment than others ... all for a "resource" that is far from necessary for our society.

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