Cryptocurrency mining has a reputation as being bad for the environment. Traditional crypto mining, which was once a niche activity, has grown into an energy-intensive global industry, often powered ...

A new international mining sector standard, compiled by some of the industry’s most powerful players, is the latest example of an industry initiative that fails to hold its members accountable for ...

Why is crypto mining under environmental scrutiny? Learn how carbon emissions and grid congestion impact sustainability, and ...

When Aécio Luiz was younger, finding wild beehives was routine in his rural Afro-Brazilian community of Córrego Narciso. A ...

Where are the data to validate your assertion that deep-sea mining will be better for the environment than mining on land (“Race to the bottom”, May 3rd)? Large-scale land-based mining produces ...

The U.S. push to lease the seafloor east of Guam for commercial mining operations without consulting the island and with no ...

CIVICUS discusses environmental accountability in Zambia with Christian-Geraud Neema, Africa editor at the China Global South Project, an independent journalism initiative that covers and follows ...

Environmental issues have become one of the most discussed global challenges of the 21st century. Human activities have significantly changed natural ...

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, market dynamics, and strategic shifts among major players. Insights from CoinShares’ Q4 2024 Mining ...