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Peter Howson, The Conversation

The crash in cryptocurrency prices offers some hope for the climate

Bitcoin has an annual carbon footprint of around 114 million tonnes – roughly comparable to 3.8 lakh space rocket launches.

Peter Howson, The Conversation
· May 19, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Why environmental charities should follow WWF’s example and avoid raising funds through NFTs

The premise of ‘eco-friendly’ non-fungible tokens is shaky at best.

Peter Howson, The Conversation
· Feb 12, 2022 · 11:30 pm
China is cracking down on electricity-guzzling Bitcoin. Others should follow its lead

The cryptocurrency’s environmental impact is everyone’s problem, not just Beijing’s.

Peter Howson, The Conversation
· Jun 10, 2021 · 11:30 pm