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2024-01-12 16:08:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CE67ACA8E97B9B8452F7A2337DAB535E6129A5DED87FD8AD5E6B1477EE59E13F
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The assertion that Bitcoin mining has only negative environmental externalities has been challenged by peer reviewed research, including Cornell University https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2023/11/bitcoin-could-support-renewable-energy-development GreenpeaceUSA's CleanupBitcoin campaign received $5M of funding from the Chair of Ripple https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-29/greenpeace-crypto-billionaire-lobby-to-change-bitcoin-s-code
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