The use of hydrocarbon fuels in Bitcoin mining has seen a sharp decline over the past 13 years, with the use of coal energy dropping significantly. In parallel, the share of renewable energy used in ...

One of the side effects of the energy-intensive process of bitcoin mining is the excess heat that is created by the involved hardware devices. Miners have to prove that they’ve expended energy on ...

Entrepreneurs are racing to repurpose and capitalize on heat that is wasted in cryptocurrency mining. Bitcoin mining generates enough heat annually for Finland's needs, but most goes up into the air, ...

Bitcoin enthusiasts are using a side effect of mining’s immense computational load to heat hot tubs, office buildings, and homes. At first glance, the Bathhouse spa in Brooklyn looks not so different ...

ESG researcher Daniel Batten says peer-reviewed studies challenge claims that Bitcoin mining destabilizes power grids or raises electricity costs. Bitcoin’s environmental impact remains contested as ...

In recent years, a growing chorus of voices has argued that, far from being environmentally harmful, bitcoin mining could serve as a catalyst for the transition to renewable energy. The magic term ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Becca Bratcher is an author and journalist specializing in crypto. Over the past few years, the United States, specifically Texas, ...

Bitcoin mining has shifted away from coal as an energy source despite global coal usage increasing to new highs in 2024. The use of hydrocarbon fuels in Bitcoin mining has seen a sharp decline over ...