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14.09 / 11:29

Blockchain Ethereum Environment web3 ecosystem Web3 ecosystem made 'good strides' in changing climate narrative, exec says

While moving to proof-of-stake (PoS) contributes to changing the narrative of blockchains being harmful to the environment, there are still many things that the Web3 ecosystem can do to tackle climate change, according to Marek Olszewski, the CEO of Celo, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution.

08.11 / 14:19

Blockchain Adoption solana Sustainability Environment Financial Systems Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint

Blockchain technology is having a tangible positive influence on environmental stewardship through innovative projects that are retiring carbon credits, generating staking yields to support ecological initiatives and incentivizing communities to monitor and protect natural resources.

22.09 / 11:39

Mining Environment Bitcoin Bitcoin mining can help reduce up to 8% of global emissions: Report

A paper published by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) concluded that Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to be a catalyst for a global energy transition.

31.08 / 08:41

Adoption Mining Environment Electricity ESG Bitcoin Consumption index Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index updated to reflect hardware distribution and hash rate increases

Researchers behind the well-known Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) have officially revised its methodology to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Index’s estimates for the first time since its inception in 2019.

30.08 / 14:05

Blockchain Adoption Green technology Environment Carbon Trading How blockchain tech and dMRV can help carbon trading markets

There is a global consensus that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are warming the planet, but efforts to accurately measure, report and verify these emissions continue to challenge researchers, nonprofits, corporations and governments.

30.08 / 08:51

Mining regulation Environment Mining Pools Stronghold requests permission to burn tires for crypto mining in Pennsylvania

Stronghold Digital Mining, a Pennsylvanian crypto-mining company, is currently seeking approval to produce up to 15% of its energy using shredded tires, at its Panther Creek plant in Nesquehoning. Local environmental activists are preparing to oppose the initiative.

25.08 / 20:01

economy Environment Oil Construction Trans boost Costs ‘Previously unidentified’ landfill woes boost Trans Mountain pipeline costs

A Trans Mountain company report reveals new details about what triggered massive cost overruns within its pipeline expansion project, including problems it says were caused by an abandoned landfill site.

12.08 / 14:25

Environment open ‘Why was the road open?’: Family of N.S. flood victim demands answers, questions alert readiness

It doesn’t make sense to Robie Holland that — as 250 millimetres of rain poured down in rural Nova Scotia — there was nothing to stop his father from travelling down a rapidly flooding road.

07.08 / 19:13

Blockchain Environment Deal UAE signs deal to develop carbon credit system on Venom Foundation blockchain

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MCCE) is developing a carbon credit system in a preliminary partnership with the Industrial Innovation Group and the Venom Foundation.

28.07 / 13:41

business Blockchain Technology Environment Energy Tech Podcast The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain

This summer, parts of the United States are wilting under a multi-month stretch of sweltering heat and data suggests that summer temperatures will continue to creep up in the coming years. The planet is on what seems to be a pretty clear path to soon reaching 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming for the first time since preindustrial times, a milestone number that the world’s countries pledged to try to remain under in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

19.07 / 17:27

Mining Analysis Environment Opinion Energy Bitcoin Bitcoin mining is becoming more environmentally friendly

Bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the crypto community argues that it is a necessary activity that has enabled the Bitcoin blockchain to remain extremely resilient against external attacks with an almost 99.99% uptime throughout over 14 years of its history.

12.07 / 14:17

Environment Small Ontario lake nominated as home of ‘Golden Spike’ marking Anthropocene epoch

A team of geologists has concluded, after a studying sites around the globe, that a tiny, deep lake in southern Ontario should mark the birth of the modern world.

05.07 / 14:17

Adoption Mining Environment Bitcoin Bitcoin Miner Heating a home with a Bitcoin miner: Staying warm with sats

Bitcoin (BTC) miners emit a lot of heat.

02.07 / 03:49

Environment Climate change PUMP Clean Fuel Regulations kick in across country. Will Canadians pay more at the pump?

The federal government’s Clean Fuel Regulations kicked in Saturday, meaning some Canadians may pay more for gas at the pump, experts warned.

30.05 / 12:27

business Technology Adoption Green technology Environment Tech Future Environmental impact of AI: Pioneering solutions for a sustainable future

The past several years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) emerge as a global transformative force possessing the power to revolutionize several industries. From autonomous vehicles to smart home devices, AI-driven solutions have permeated various aspects of our lives, promising increased efficiency and convenience.

05.05 / 11:37

Blockchain Green technology Environment World Economic Forum How blockchains can solve greenwashing and contribute to climate action

As concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability continue to grow, many organizations are turning to innovative solutions to help address these pressing issues. One such solution is blockchain technology, which has the potential to revolutionize sustainability efforts across a variety of industries.

03.05 / 05:13

Mining regulation Environment Taxes Bitcoin White House advisors renew push for 30% digital mining energy tax

The Biden administration has renewed its push for a 30% Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) tax on cryptocurrency miners, part of efforts to minimize the industry’s alleged impact on climate change.

21.04 / 19:27

Blockchain Technology Adoption Mining regulation Environment data Solana launches emissions dashboard to spur blockchain carbon footprint transparency

The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with data platform Trycarbonara, announced the launch of a real-time tracking dashboard to measure carbon emissions on the Solana blockchain.

05.04 / 16:37

NFT Web3 Sustainability Environment Artists NFTs unlock physical biodegradable vinyl records

Hype around nonfungible tokens (NFTs) has cooled down, however innovative use cases for these digital assets continue to appear on the scene. Particularly in the music industry, which has been fertile soil for use cases of emerging Web3 tools in recent years.

04.04 / 11:17

business Blockchain Europe Environment bonds European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds

Two banks from Sweden and France announced the launch of a new digital bond platform built on blockchain technology. The platform will enable institutional clients to issue, trade, and settle bonds digitally, providing a more efficient and secure process compared to traditional methods.

12.03 / 14:03

Blockchain Technology Environment Decentralization This blockchain company brings modern AgTech to smallholder farmers in developing countries

As 2050 approaches, the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion, necessitating a significant increase in food production. Unfortunately, the hunger problem persists, with over 1 billion people going to bed hungry each day in 2021, and experts say the issue has been worsening over the last five years. Fortunately, many experts agree that modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), can improve the world’s outlook on food production.

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