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Re:Some locals say a Bitcoin mining operation is ruining one... by jandrese on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @12:23PM (#27750636)
All of the fuel that is burned should release roughly the same amount of carbon.

The stuff that is turned into lubricating oils, plastics, etc... will keep most of the carbon contained.

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Re:Some locals say a Bitcoin mining operation is ruining one... by nonfamous on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @03:24PM (#27753136)
… but will nonetheless pollute the environment in differently harmful ways.
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Re:Some locals say a Bitcoin mining operation is ruining one... by sgent on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @04:38AM (#27758796)
Yes but (for instance) some people who are 100% on board with reducing CO2 emissions to prevent global warming have different views about using fertilizer or plastics.
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Re:Some locals say a Bitcoin mining operation is ruining one... by only_as_i_fall on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @05:03PM (#27754199)
What about carbon capture?
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Re:Some locals say a Bitcoin mining operation is ruining one... by jandrese on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @05:40PM (#27754689)
Mostly doesn't exist.
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