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Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
BlockchainArmy Founder Erol User Expressed a Blockchain AI Solution for Climate Change
4.10.2024
BACKGROUND: Climate change represents a critical global challenge, hindered by skepticism towards data manipulation and politicization. Trust in…
Blockchain Climate Tech Startup Coral Raises $3 Million
26.9.2024
Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, hire more experts, and improve its AI-powered...
WeWork founder’s crypto startup refunds investors after no token launch: Report
12.9.2024
Flowcarbon reportedly cited tough market conditions and resistance from carbon registries as the main reasons behind the refunds
We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions
5.9.2024
To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed energy network
IMF execs float raising crypto mining electricity prices by 85%
16.8.2024
A tax on the energy used by crypto miners could cut emissions by 100 million tons a year, equal to Belgium’s emissions, say two IMF executives
Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts
13.8.2024
Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This collaboration will also help track and measure carbon capture...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Warns of Profit Risks Due to Chip Shortage and Climate Regulations
26.2.2024
On February 23, popular Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms issued a cautionary statement regarding potential profitability challenges in its business operations. The company cited various factors, including global supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, and increasing regulatory scrutiny around climate...
3 Analysts Tip This New Green AI Coin as Best Crypto To Buy Now
30.1.2024
The blockchain industry, alongside Artificial Intelligence (AI), is increasingly contributing to the fight against climate change, and eTukTuk is a notable example. eTukTuk is a blockchain-based green project that has raised over $680,000 in its ongoing token sale. Beyond manufacturing electric...
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
9.1.2024
On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expert Daniel...
Envision Joins Hands With HBAR Foundation in Latest Move to Digitize Carbon Markets
4.12.2023
Source: Pexels Web3 development protocol Envision Blockchain Solutions has partnered with the HBAR Foundation to create a blockchain-centric system for handling the carbon markets. The collaboration, announced in a press release on December 4, aligns with Envision Blockchain’s commitment...
Vitalik Buterin: AI may surpass humans as the 'apex species'
28.11.2023
“Even Mars may not be safe” if superintelligent AI turns against humanity, warns Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Dr. Doom Embraces What He Once Scorned: Nouriel Roubini’s Firm Rolls Out Crypto Amidst Criticism
9.11.2023
Critics are currently roasting economist Nouriel Roubini, whose disdain for cryptocurrency is well-documented, as his company Atlas Capital announces its venture into the very market he once scorned. The firm is rolling out a crypto asset token crafted to combat the “negative effects...
Bitcoin miners double down on efficiency and renewable energy at the World Digital Mining Summit
23.9.2023
Bitmain rolled out its efficiency-focused Antminer S21 at the WDMS and Bitcoin miners shared their plans for boosting productivity via green energy
VeChain and SingularityNET team up on AI to fight climate change
25.8.2023
SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel says that AI and blockchain have the potential to solve problems that traditional mechanisms have “consistently, miserably failed.”
Crypto Crashes and Climate Chaos: FDIC Highlights Key Banking Risks in 2023
15.8.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) flagged escalating risks from cryptocurrencies in its annual review of risks facing the banking industry. FDIC: Cryptos and Climate Top Risk List for Banks in 2023 Cryptocurrencies present “novel and complex risks” that are difficult...
Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
14.8.2023
A new study suggests bitcoin mining could actually help drive the transition to renewable energy sources. Researchers Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier make the case that Bitcoin miners’ demand for cheap electricity provides incentives for increased renewable energy production....
Green Crypto Chimpzee Helps to Fight Climate Change using Blockchain Technology – Next Big Thing?
8.8.2023
In a time when climate change threatens ecosystems around the globe, the collective effort to protect our planet has become a focal point for many. From reforestation projects to the conservation of endangered species, a multitude of initiatives are sprouting up to safeguard...
The Agenda podcast chats with Energy Web on how to fight climate change with help of blockchain
28.7.2023
Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris explains why blockchain can make “going green” more efficient, how fighting climate change is easier and why they are building on Polkadot
Celo and TinyTap partner for climate change for kids
28.7.2023
TinyTap recently announced a partnership with Celo over Twitter/X. The collaboration will see Celo acting as the Web3 partner for a novel campaign. The campaign titled Climate Change for Kids is spreading awareness about climate change and sustainability for future generations. TinyTap released...