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troutman · 01-02-2018, 10:05 AM

Is bitcoin an environmental hazard?

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/t...zard-1.4469361

By some estimates, unless something changes, bitcoin could be consuming enough electricity to power the U.S. by the middle of 2019.

The Current get's to the bottom of how these mining operations work, and whether they're sustainable.

Listen to the full conversation at the link.

01-02-2018, 10:05 AM	#210
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Is bitcoin an environmental hazard? http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/t...zard-1.4469361 By some estimates, unless something changes, bitcoin could be consuming enough electricity to power the U.S. by the middle of 2019. The Current get's to the bottom of how these mining operations work, and whether they're sustainable. Listen to the full conversation at the link.