The Environmental Cost of Gold Mining
King Ferdinand of Spain, sponsor of Christopher Columbus, had only one command for the conquistadors: “Get Gold! Humanely, if possible, but at all hazards!” 500 years later this sentiment still…
It’s Not Just Electricity And Water — Bitcoin Mines Use A Lot Of Air, Too
This piece is an entirely and deeply serious parody. Bitcoin mines aren’t just thirsty, it turns out they’re starving for air, too. The air consumption tied to a single Bitcoin…