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Web3 ecosystem made 'good strides' in changing climate narrative, exec says
14.9.2023
Celo CEO Marek Olszewski said that blockchains can provide transparency and real-time verification on the state of carbon credits
Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns
11.9.2023
Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York officials to decline an air permit renewal for a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda. They assert that the operation imperils residents’ quality of life and undermines the state’s climate objectives...
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
1.9.2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates...
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.”
Empowering kids: Open campus, TinyTap & CodeGreen’s climate education
18.8.2023
An incredible partnership between CodeGreen, Open Campus, and TinyTap is working to raise awareness about climate change among children. This innovative collaboration aims to give the next generation of kids the power they need to tackle important environmental issues such as desertification, land...
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...
RFK Jr. Defends Bitcoin, Denounces Climate Concerns as 'Smokescreen' to Limit Freedom
1.8.2023
Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. defends Bitcoin against environmental impact criticisms, asserting that opponents use it as a smokescreen to limit financial freedom.
On July 31, RFK responded to Sangha Systems director Daniel Feldman's recent Twitter thread discussing...
Why Ethereum Ditching Mining Isn't Better for the Environment
28.7.2023
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...
Green Crypto Coin Chimpzee Helps Users Generate Income and Fight Climate Change – How Does it Work?
25.7.2023
Embracing an eco-conscious future is no longer an option but a necessity, with pressing concerns about environmental protection and sustainable practices gaining increased attention globally. A novel approach to this issue is seen with the introduction of green crypto, digital assets that match...
Web3 Could Revolutionize Climate Finance
24.7.2023
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
Yellen Champions Ukraine Support as ‘Single Best Thing We Can Do for the Global Economy’ Ahead of G20 Summit
16.7.2023
Janet Yellen, serving as the 78th U.S. Treasury secretary, emphatically declared on Sunday that bolstering Ukraine represents “the single best thing we can do for the global economy.” Furthermore, Yellen expressed caution regarding the premature removal of trade constraints against China,...
IMF Highlights Climate Change and DAOs as Major Threats to the Marshall Islands
12.7.2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified climate change and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as potential threats to the Republic of Marshall Islands. Therefore, the IMF urges reforms in light of these challenges.
On July 9, the IMF published its disclosure titled...
IMF sees climate change, DAOs, CBDC as threats to Marshall Islands, urges reforms
11.7.2023
Entering the crypto economy is not a good idea for a country with “capacity constraints” and no central bank, the IMF thinks
Deflecting Blame — Bank of England Governor Bailey Accuses UK Retailers of Overcharging Customers
9.7.2023
After the Covid-19 pandemic, many people believe the implementation of extensive stimulus measures and quantitative easing (QE) policies resulted in an overwhelming surge of inflation that has burdened millions across the globe. While certain individuals attribute this economic turmoil to...
Bitwage Purges USDC Payments for US Residents Due to a ‘More Strict Regulatory Climate’
7.7.2023
Bitwage, a cryptocurrency payroll company, has announced it will remove USDC-based payments for U.S. residents. In an email sent to U.S.-based customers, Bitwage explains removing the second-largest stablecoin by market cap from its platform is related to a “more strict regulatory...