Blockchain and cryptocurrencies continue their inexorable rise, often evoking diametrically opposite reactions from fans and critics alike. Fans of blockchain systems see a chance to reset the internet, government, and society. Cryptocurrency fans hail its disruptive...
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The Science Behind Climate Change and What We Can Do to Help Out
Our global climate is under threat, but we have the power to turn the tides. We can best combat this issue through understanding and appropriate action. This article will cover what you need to know about climate change. We will go over how it relates to global...
Bitcoin Fracking Converts Wasted Energy into Power for Bitcoin Mining
The Bitcoin mining industry has paired up with natural gas and oil companies in a new practice called Bitcoin fracking. The process involves recapturing wasted energy from oil and gas drillers and repurposing it to power Bitcoin mining operations. The result is...
The Great Christmas Tree Debate: The Answer Is Really Real
For years the debate has raged - should you deck your halls with a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? Real trees fill your home with a magical, wintry, seasonal scent, yet there are deforestation and climate change concerns associated with them. Artificial...
Can the Global Carbon Cycle Survive the Modern Era?
Carbon has been called the building block of life. A non-metallic chemical element, carbon is present in all living things, plants and animals. It is found throughout the biosphere, in fats, sugars, proteins, and DNA. Carbon is also present in the non-living world...
Am I Supporting High-Quality Carbon Offset Projects?
If you’ve suspected that carbon offsets and carbon offset projects are all the buzz right now in climate change discussions, your suspicion would be correct. The voluntary carbon market, which allows consumers to buy, sell, and trade carbon credits produced through...
Cryptocurrency Provides Both Challenges and Solutions for Sustainability
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum are all buzzwords that are in increasing usage in everyday conversation. But as concern grows around the surprisingly high environmental costs associated with cryptocurrencies, there is a new push to redesign the...
Blockchain for Social Impact: The Good, Bad, and in Between
From a bumpy beginning in 1993, the internet evolved and morphed into technology that changed modern life. From a bumpy introduction to the public in 1993, the internet evolved and morphed into technology that changed modern life. In 2009, Bitcoin and therefore...
Voluntary Carbon Market Growth Drives Innovative Crypto Solutions
2021 has seen unprecedented growth in the voluntary carbon market, in terms of both volume and value. But while demand — and cost — for high-quality carbon offsets continues to rise, natural constraints within the system mean supply is tightening. Consequently, it...
Ten Terrifying Facts About Climate Change
Spooky season is here, and we’re ready to scare you with our top ten most TERRIFYING facts about climate change. Climate change impacts us year-round though, and no better time to restore the balance than now. 1) The Average Sea Level is expected to rise at least a...