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Greenpeace: Bitcoin Is ‘Falling Behind’ in the Battle Against Climate Change
22.11.2022
Greenpeace, the international, environment-conscious non-governmental organization (NGO), has criticized the lack of action that Bitcoin-related groups have adopted in the battle against climate change. Rolf Skar, of Greenpeace USA, stated that Bitcoin was “falling behind” on this...
This Green Token Has Raised Nearly $13 Million For Its Carbon-Credit Marketplace-On-The-Blockchain Platform – Time to Buy?
17.11.2022
Over the course of the last few weeks, the crypto market has taken a serious tumble thanks to the collapse of FTX. The contagion has been spreading out into the wider ecosystem and many other companies have already bankrupted themselves. However, there are some presales that have been doing...
Renault Launches Its Industrial Metaverse, Aims to Save $330 Million by 2025
15.11.2022
Renault, one of the biggest automakers in the world, has announced it has built the first industrial metaverse, with all its production lines supplying data to this world. According to the company, this digital twin replica will allow it to save $330 million by 2025, diminishing warranty expenses...
PEGA Pool to Launch in 2023 to Help You Offset Your Carbon Footprint While Crypto Mining
14.11.2022
PEGA Pool is an eco-friendly crypto mining pool currently in private beta testing and is expected to be open to the public in the first quarter of 2023. Regarding bitcoin mining, there have always been concerns about its environmental impact; however, now is the ideal time to make a difference...
Filecoin launches Web3 data storage solution for carbon offsets
25.10.2022
This free storage utility aims to address the shortcomings of traditional storage solutions for all types of digital environmental assets, said the company
BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks
19.10.2022
Despite the European Union rejecting a proposal banning crypto mining earlier this year, more regulations could soon be implemented to mitigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining
Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Seeks to Raise $22.8 Million in Class A Common Stock Proposal
7.10.2022
The bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation is seeking to raise roughly $22.8 million, according to a U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing published Wednesday. According to the prospectus disclosing information, the New York-based Greenidge conducted a sales agreement with...
The Coorest Carbon Standard Now Officially Certified
4.10.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Coorest, a Polygon-native project, is the first blockchain project to have a certified standard for carbon compensation entirely on-chain — allowing anyone with an internet connection to compensate for their carbon footprint, thereby demonstrating that the newly certified...
Coorest Becomes the First Certified Carbon Standard Web3 Initiative
30.9.2022
Coorest, being a Polygon-oriented recompense project, has deservedly earned the distinction of being the first Web3 initiative to receive the stamp of being formally awarded a substantiated carbon standard. A UN auditor official has duly issued this certification. This undoubtedly is a landmark...
Research Finds Bitcoin Mining Equates to 0.10% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
27.9.2022
According to a recent report published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), bitcoin mining worldwide accounts for around 0.10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or 48.35 million tons of carbon dioxide per annum. Moreover, CCAF’s report details that...
WEF Launches Crypto Sustainability Coalition to Leverage Web3 Technologies in Climate Change Battle
26.9.2022
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Crypto Sustainability Coalition, an initiative dedicated to assessing the role of Web3 technologies in the fight against climate change. The organization, which is composed of 30 companies, educative groups, and other institutions, will research...
European stock exchange to list Bitcoin carbon neutral ETP
23.9.2022
The environmentally-focused financial product was introduced by a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies
Solar-Powered Crypto Farm in Australia to Prove Bitcoin Mining Can Be Green
18.9.2022
A crypto mining data center in the state of South Australia will be running mainly on solar-generated electricity, a media report reveals. The coin minting facility has been set up in a region known for its energy-hungry iron ore extraction and steel production. Bitcoin Farm to Mine Cryptocurrency...
Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin
16.9.2022
The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting...
Brazilian Securities Watchdog Demands Changes in Cryptocurrency Bill
11.9.2022
The new directive of the Brazilian securities watchdog, the CVM, is now demanding specific changes to the cryptocurrency bill pending discussion in Congress. The organization wants to correct a loophole in the current document in which some tokens would not be considered securities, including...
CCRI Finds TRON as One of the Top Eco-Friendly Blockchains
25.8.2022
A new report by the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) showcases the environmental sustainability of the TRON network. According to the “Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint of the TRON Blockchain” report, the highly popular TRON network only consumes as much electricity as just...
World Bank Affiliate IFC Backs Blockchain-Based Platform for Carbon Offsets
17.8.2022
International Finance Corp (IFC), a World Bank affiliate focused on investment in less-developed countries, is backing a blockchain-based platform for the trading of carbon offsets
Carbon credit NFTs are only effective if burned, experts say
11.8.2022
Environmental concerns plague both the crypto industry and the world at large. However, if used right, blockchain-based assets could offer some relief
Blockchain’s environmental impact and how it can be used for carbon removal
10.8.2022
Blockchain technology is on its way to being considered by organizations as a way to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environment
EY Has Built an Ethereum-Based Product to Help Firms Hit Carbon Accounting Goals
27.7.2022
“Big 4” consulting firm EY has built an Ethereum-based system help big businesses manage their carbon footprints and satisfy environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates