A fascinating thread. Some of the information/sources used by @smdiehl in it are behind a paywall, so I'll add a few free access open-source links underneath. https://twitter.com/smdiehl/status/1350869944888664064
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191113092600.htm
Environmental cost of cryptocurrency mines: Monetary price of health and air quality impacts

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Monero -- the names of digital-based 'cryptocurrencies' are being heard more and more frequently. But despite having no physical representation, could these new...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191113092600.htm
"The annual electricity consumption of Bitcoin is greater than the total energy required to power all the tea kettles in the UK for 19 years". A bit of 'an area the size of Wales' comparison, I know - but... https://earth.org/are-cryptocurrencies-harming-the-environment/
Are Cryptocurrencies Harming the Environment? | Earth.Org - Past | Present | Future

Cryptocurrencies have been slated as the future of finance; however each transaction has a negative environmental impact.

https://earth.org/are-cryptocurrencies-harming-the-environment/
“The energy consumption associated w. Bitcoin mining has increased from 9.5Twh to 77.8Twh in merely 3 years”. Piece based on Dr @LarisaYarovaya's work at Southampton Uni. Apol.: this link does not expand - but it works, and is well worth checking out.
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2020/12/calculating-climate-cost.page
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