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Carbon Emissions

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Policy
Mining
New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power
The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected, nor are any that tap renewabl...
Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 27, 2022 at 3:11 a.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2022
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A rendering of Algorand's Times Square activation. (Algorand Foundation)
Technology
Algorand
Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day, which is Friday.
A rendering of Algorand's Times Square activation. (Algorand Foundation)
By Ian Allison
Apr 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2022
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Mining
Crypto Carbon: Can Blockchain Networks Fix Carbon Offsets?
A budding movement within the crypto industry says it can keep carbon out of the atmosphere by locking it on a blockchain. Can it succeed?
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By Sam Kessler
Mar 27, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2022
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Nature-based carbon sequestration. (Sven Lachmann/Pixabay)
Finance
Carbon emissions
JustCarbon, Likvidi Launch Blockchain Markets for Carbon Credits
The ventures aim to bring cryptocurrency benefits to natural CO2-removal processes.
Nature-based carbon sequestration. (Sven Lachmann/Pixabay)
By Will Canny
Mar 10, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2022
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Hydroelectric power station in Bratsk, Russia. (BitRiver)
Finance
Russia
Crypto-Mining Host BitRiver Rus Had Net Zero Carbon Footprint in H2 2021
The carbon emissions of crypto mining are central to regulatory debates globally.
Hydroelectric power station in Bratsk, Russia. (BitRiver)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Feb 16, 2022 at 3:07 p.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2022
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Podcasts
Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for Nov. 16, 2021
With crypto markets dipping into the red and a closer look at bitcoin’s energy footprint, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Nov 16, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2021
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King's College, Cambridge University (alexxxis/Pixabay)
Finance
University
Cambridge University to Build Carbon Credit Marketplace on Blockchain
The program will tackle challenges around using the purchase of carbon credits to fund nature-based solutions preserving biodiversity.
King's College, Cambridge University (alexxxis/Pixabay)
By Tanzeel Akhtar
Nov 10, 2021 at 1:24 p.m. UTC
Nov 10, 2021
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Finance
Bitmex
BitMEX Buys $100,000 of Carbon Credits in Bid to Become Carbon Neutral
The investment will offset all of BitMEX’s bitcoin transaction and server emissions, the exchange said.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Nov 2, 2021 at 10:12 a.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2021
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Finance
Singapore
Singapore Startup Sells Carbon Neutrality Tokens Backed by Chinese Carbon Credits
China launched its carbon trading market in July.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Sep 27, 2021 at 10:36 a.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2021
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Policy
China
China to Pilot Blockchain-Based Green Power Trading
The world biggest CO2 emitter is using blockchain to transition into carbon neutrality.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Sep 7, 2021 at 5:33 a.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2021
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