Questions tagged [emit co2]

Claudio Tue Jul 16 2024 | 5 answers 1085

Does bitcoin emit more CO2 than Denmark?

Could you elaborate on the comparison between Bitcoin's CO2 emissions and those of Denmark? It seems like an intriguing yet perplexing juxtaposition. How is such a comparison even possible, given the fundamental differences between a decentralized digital currency and a sovereign nation? What methodologies and data sources are used to estimate Bitcoin's carbon footprint? And how does it compare to the CO2 emissions generated by Denmark's industrial, agricultural, and transportation sectors? This question begs for clarity on the environmental impact of <a href="https://www.btcc.com/en-US/academy/research-analysis/bitcoin-btc-price-prediction-2023-2025-2030-is-btc-a-good-investment" title="Bitcoin">Bitcoin</a> mining and its potential implications for global climate change.