Bitcoin Reduces Energy Use

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Bitcoin still generates an estimated 95 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually , per the University of Cambridge's Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index.

Bitcoin adherents are touting its ability to contribute to a cleaner future, too.

Other developments facilitated by blockchain include the granting of tokens for sustainable behaviors such as recycling or reducing energy use.

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