Is All Cryptocurrency Bad for the Environment? Exploring the Nuances
Many wonder if cryptocurrency really hurts our planet. Digital coins like Bitcoin are growing popular, raising environmental worries. The main issue is that Bitcoin mining uses a lot of energy and produces lots of carbon emissions. By mid-September 2022, Bitcoin’s carbon footprint was huge, around 199.65 MtCO2e. Since 2018, emissions have soared. In 2021, Bitcoin’s…