Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of US environmental movement

The debate over the environmental impact of bitcoin mining is intensifying in the United States, with major environmental groups belatedly mounting a national pressure campaign criticising its use of fossil fuels as the country tries to slash its emissions to meet climate change goals. — Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash

LOS ANGELES: When China banned bitcoin mining last year, it launched a US cryptocurrency goldrush, with states such as New York, Kentucky and Georgia fast becoming major mining hubs.

New York state assembly member Clyde Vanel couldn’t be happier.