Ecology | ForkLog

ForkLog 15 21.06.2024

Marathon’s Bitcoin Mining to Heat 11,000 Finnish Homes

American bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings has initiated a pilot project in Finland to use the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining for residential heating. In Finland, we launched a 2-megawatt pilot project to warm a community of 11,000 residents with recycled heat from digital asset computing. Take a look: pic.twitter.com/eIIlncxD3I — MARA (@MarathonDH) June 20, […]

AI translated

ForkLog 9 14.06.2024

Greenpeace Criticizes Wall Street’s Support for Bitcoin

Greenpeace released a report urging major Wall Street companies supporting Bitcoin to take responsibility for environmental pollution. The organization accused some financial players of hypocrisy and false “green” initiatives. Environmentalists compared the mining industry to the tobacco and fuel industries. Wall Street giants like BlackRock and Vanguard contribute to the environmental damage caused by the […]

AI translated

ForkLog 16 30.04.2024

How Web3 helps animals — with games, donations and memecoins

Every day, dozens, hundreds, even thousands of playful NFTs and memecoins appear: in Web3 our inner child wields grown-up finances yet spends with ease on true desires. And freely help those who need it. Today we look at how the crypto industry provides platforms for philanthropy—whose beneficiaries often feature in the logos of top projects […]

AI translated

ForkLog 35 23.04.2024

PayPal to Encourage Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining

The PayPal Blockchain research team has proposed a solution aimed at accelerating the transition of Bitcoin miners to clean energy sources. In collaboration with EnergyWeb, the payment company’s specialists have developed a platform offering “crypto-economic incentives” to environmentally friendly Bitcoin miners. These “green miners” will be accredited with specially marked public keys. It is anticipated […]

AI translated

ForkLog 7 04.04.2024

Gold Enthusiasts Seize on Bitcoin’s Correction

The price of gold has reached a new all-time high, providing gold enthusiasts with fresh ammunition to criticize the leading cryptocurrency amid its recent correction. According to data from American Hartford Gold Group, as of April 4, gold prices have nearly hit $2300 per troy ounce, with growth accelerating since mid-February. Data: American Hartford Gold […]

AI translated

ForkLog 6 25.03.2024

Google Unveils AI-Driven Flood Forecasting Service

Google Research has introduced an AI-based technology that enhances flood forecasting worldwide. The corporation has implemented the service on the Flood Hub platform. This platform is designed to deliver timely alerts to users via Google Search, Maps, and notifications on Android devices. By training global machine learning models on various weather and geographical data, the […]

AI translated

ForkLog 9 22.03.2024

Greenpeace Report on Bitcoin Mining Faces Industry Backlash

The report Mining for Power by the American branch of Greenpeace, which criticizes Bitcoin mining and its ties with the government, has been met with sharp criticism from industry experts. According to the study, the Bitcoin mining industry closely collaborates with companies involved in fossil fuel extraction and environmental pollution. Such organizations are said to […]

AI translated

ForkLog 8 15.01.2024

Greenpeace Criticizes Approval of Bitcoin ETF in the US

The international environmental organization Greenpeace has criticized the decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding spot Bitcoin ETFs. Our statement on the @SECGov‘s #Bitcoin ETF approvals. This is a win for Wall Street executives but a loss for the climate and society. It is incumbent on @BlackRock & @Fidelity to play an […]

AI translated

ForkLog 10 27.12.2023

Zero-Carbon Proof: Which ReFi Projects to Watch in 2024

How regenerative economy works and what its enthusiasts are doing to bring about a better world.

AI translated

ForkLog 8 07.12.2023

Crypto used to be greener. Is there a future for eco-friendly mining?

ForkLog and industry representatives discuss the development of 'green' mining and its realistic prospects.

AI translated

ForkLog 6 22.09.2023

Experts point to Bitcoin’s potential to cut methane emissions by 8%

Bitcoin could potentially be a catalyst for the global energy transition and reduce harmful emissions, according to a study by the Institute of Risk Management.

AI translated

ForkLog 11 01.08.2023

Genesis Digital Assets launches three new data centres for Bitcoin mining

American mining company Genesis Digital Assets (GDA) has launched three new data centres in eastern South Carolina to mine Bitcoin.

AI translated

#Ecology