Environment

BitPay

$100K Crypto Donation to Amazon Rainforest Charity Blocked By BitPay

A large donation to a non-profit working to protect the Amazon rainforest has been blocked by compliance hurdles at crypto payments firm BitPay.

Tech  ·  23 August 2019
Supply Chain

IBM Blockchain Assists Groundwater Pilot in Drought-Prone California

IBM and two other organizations will marry blockchain and IoT to help manage groundwater usage in an "at-risk" Californian aquifer.

Business  ·  11 February 2019
Research

Blockchain Can Help Solve Swathe of Environmental Issues, Says WEF Study

Research by the World Economic Forum and PwC has identified over 65 ways blockchain could address some of the most urgent environmental challenges.

Markets  ·  17 September 2018
News

UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Fight Climate Change

The United Nations has formed a new coalition to research and adopt applications of blockchain technology to further action on climate change.

Markets  ·  23 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That’s Good?

Long-term, the incentives bitcoin creates may drive efficiency and green energy solutions in the crypto world and even spur them in the wider economy.

Business  ·  9 January 2018
Russia

Putin-Backed Political Group Advances ‘Green’ Cryptocurrency Concept

A Russian political group formed by President Vladimir Putin is planning to advance a green-friendly cryptocurrency concept.

Business  ·  7 September 2017
Mining

Space & Time: How BitTorrent’s Creator is Attacking Bitcoin Waste

Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.

Tech  ·  15 March 2017
Bitcoin

Think Tank Reignites Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Environmental Effects

An Australia-based sustainability think-tank has claimed that bitcoin could eventually consume 60% of annual global electricity production.

Tech  ·  27 May 2015
Bitcoin Mining

Under the Microscope: Conclusions on the Costs of Bitcoin

Hass McCook evaluates the sustainability of the bitcoin network against the costs of gold, fiat and the banking system.

Markets  ·  19 July 2014
Banking

Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Banking

Hass McCook compares the relative sustainability of the bitcoin network with the legacy banking system.

Business  ·  12 July 2014
Environment

Under the Microscope: The Real Costs of a Dollar

After examining the cost of gold production, Hass McCook looks at the sustainability of printing and minting physical currency.

Markets  ·  5 July 2014
Gold

Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Gold Production

In part two of a series on bitcoin's sustainability, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of gold mining.

Markets  ·  28 June 2014
Gold

Under the Microscope: Economic and Environmental Costs of Bitcoin Mining

In part one of a new series, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of bitcoin mining.

Markets  ·  21 June 2014
History

Why Bitcoin is the Petroleum of Our Time

Crypto-entrepreneurs are making waves in heavily-regulated territory, just like in the early days of petroleum, argues economist Tuur Demeester.

Markets  ·  16 June 2014
Altcoins

Building a Greener Bitcoin: How to Reduce Carbon Emissions

How to reduce carbon emissions from bitcoin mining? CoinDesk looks at the pros and cons of the available options.

Tech  ·  9 April 2014