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How much carbon dioxide does bitcoin emit a year?
How much carbon dioxide does bitcoin emit a year?
HanRiverVisionary
Fri Jul 05 2024
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Could you elaborate on the environmental impact of bitcoin, specifically focusing on its annual carbon dioxide emissions? Given the rising popularity and usage of this digital currency, I'm curious to know just how much of a toll it takes on our planet's atmosphere. I understand that the mining process is energy-intensive, but just how significant are these emissions in comparison to other industries? I'd appreciate a concise yet comprehensive breakdown of the key factors contributing to bitcoin's carbon footprint and how it compares to traditional forms of currency.
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Martina
Sun Jul 07 2024
Such a massive carbon footprint is equivalent to the emissions generated by a small country.
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CryptoLordess
Sun Jul 07 2024
To offset this amount of emissions, it would require planting approximately 300 million trees.
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Chloe_thompson_artist
Sun Jul 07 2024
The environmental impact of Bitcoin mining has become a topic of significant concern.
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Caterina
Sun Jul 07 2024
This begs the question: can Bitcoin mining be conducted in a more environmentally friendly manner?
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TaekwondoMasterStrength
Sun Jul 07 2024
It is estimated that each Bitcoin transaction emits approximately half a ton of carbon dioxide.
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