10: Bitcoin Goes Green[washing] (w/ Leanna First-Arai)

April 08, 2022 00:50:39
10: Bitcoin Goes Green[washing] (w/ Leanna First-Arai)
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10: Bitcoin Goes Green[washing] (w/ Leanna First-Arai)

Apr 08 2022 | 00:50:39

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Show Notes

Climate and environmentalist journalist Leanna First-Arai joins Scam Economy to discuss the news that Exxon was going to help Bitcoin mining companies "go green" by selling them gas leaks. Leanna breaks down what gas flaring is, what the thought process and claims from Exxon and the Bitcoin community here is, how "good" is this, the waste that goes into Bitcoin mining, can renewables help?, and more! Visit ScamEconomy.com! Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/mattbinder

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