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Introduction: Previously, we published research showing that Bitcoin mining had the potential to reduce 0.15°C of global warming by 2045. This article is the sequel to that research. Because UNEP has declared that we must reduce methane levels 40-45% by 2030, we investigate how much Bitcoin mining can contribute to that goal. UNEP also stated […]

Daniel Batten Peer Review: Executive Summary Using Bitcoin mining to combust leaking methane sources can eliminate 5.32% of all global emissions by 2045. This represents 23% of all global methane emissions: more than half the UNEP’s targeted reduction of methane of 45% by 2045. That means that Bitcoin mining has the potential to avoid nearly

Bitcoin isn’t the great evil we have been led to believe. Until you’ve looked deeply into something, you’re not in a position to judge it, says Daniel Batten. John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” I remembered this line today when I recalled the plans I was making for this

By using methane produced from landfills and oil fields that would otherwise be flared, bitcoin mining can help reduce 0.15°C of global warming 2022 has changed everything that we in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector thought we knew about Bitcoin. We thought it was a net negative for the environment. We could not

Executive Summary Using Bitcoin mining to combust leaking methane sources can eliminate 5.32% of all global emissions by 2045. This represents 23% of all global methane emissions: more than half the UNEP’s targeted reduction of methane of 45% by 2045. That means that Bitcoin mining has the potential to avoid nearly 0.15% of warming by

If you’re a fund manager who is establishing an ESG policy, failure to consider Bitcoin in the mix is tantamount to gross negligence on your ESG obligations. *Not investment advice, this thread is my opinion on the ESG case for Bitcoin after 2 months of due diligence. If you’re a private investor, not investing in

Bitcoin mining can reduce our global emissions by up to 8% by 2030, simply by converting the world’s wasted and dangerous methane emissions into 80x less harmful emissions.  First some background. Around 20% of all our GHG emissions are from methane. (This graph says 17.4%, but subsequent NASA data reveals that’s been underestimated. More on

7-minute Video version Bitcoin Mining can drive us to 70% renewables-based energy consumption by 2030. To say “Bitcoin mining is good for the environment” is like saying “the sun is warm”: an understatement. Bitcoin Mining is our unexpected superhero. Here’s how. First, here’s our energy mix today. While renewables are growing. However – so too