Cryptocurrency mining uses high amounts of electricity, causes environmental harm, experts say

Experts in cryptocurrency, energy and more spoke about the potential harms and benefits of cryptocurrency on the environment in a talk called “Sustainable Energy, Computing and Cryptocurrency” held Tuesday at the Wisconsin Energy Institute’s Forward in Energy Forum. Kyle McDonald is an artist working with code to explore the possibilities and consequences of new technologies. … Continue reading Cryptocurrency mining uses high amounts of electricity, causes environmental harm, experts say