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Cambridge University to Build Carbon Credit Marketplace on Blockchain

The University of Cambridge is developing a blockchain-based market on the sustainable Tezos network for trading carbon credits, which will support reforestation projects to p...

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Nov 11, 2021 at 1:02 a.m. UTC

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This United Nations-Associated NFT Project Is Helping Fight Climate Change

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This United Nations-Associated NFT Project Is Helping Fight Climate Change

Proof-of-stake non-fungible token (NFT) platform Unique Network has been selected by the United Nations’ accredited organization International Association for the Advancement...

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Aug 21, 2021 at 1:10 a.m. UTC

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A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?

When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist.

By Paul Brody

Jun 10, 2021 at 7:41 p.m. UTC

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Sam Bankman-Fried Says Bitcoin Mining Council Opens an ‘Interesting Can of Worms’

Hopefully it will clean up the "stupid dialogue going on about ESG," he said. "Not in the sense that ESG was stupid, but that the dialogue was."

By Bradley Keoun

May 25, 2021 at 6:28 p.m. UTC

May 25, 2021

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Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions

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Using Blockchain to Measure Climate Change and Emissions

There is a global accounting program used to track national carbon emissions. Still, some blockchain proponents believe that creating a blockchain-based planetary climate ledg...

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May 25, 2021 at 12:41 a.m. UTC

May 25, 2021

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Bitcoiners' Approach to the Climate Change Fight Isn't Working – This Might

Crypto will cede the climate debate to others until it starts a new conversation.

By Brady Dale

May 17, 2021 at 4:27 p.m. UTC

May 17, 2021

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Ripple, CoinShares, ConsenSys Join Crypto Climate Accord

CoinShares’ chief strategy officer says, “It’s vital we correct misinformation that has persisted about Bitcoin’s energy use and sources.”

By Jamie Crawley

Apr 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 8, 2021

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Argo Blockchain, DMG to Launch Clean Energy Bitcoin Mining Pool

Argo said "Terra Pool" will allow for the creation of "green bitcoin."

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Mar 26, 2021 at 10:54 a.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks

The New York Department of Financial Services expects all firms, including virtual currency businesses, to start assessing climate change-associated financial risks.

By Jaspreet Kalra

Oct 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Oct 29, 2020

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