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Bitcoin A Major Greenhouse Gas Polluter?

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Who knew that the fast-growing cryptocurrency Bitcoin could be a major source of greenhouse gas emissions as it becomes more mainstream?

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Is Renting or Buying a Home More Eco-Friendly?

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Is renting or buying your home better for the environment? It depends on your tolerance for investment risk and more importantly, on the home in question.

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Are there any green PACs working to influence elections?

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Dear EarthTalk: Are there any green PACs working to influence elections? —Wilson McClave, Washington, DC As a matter of fact, green Political Action Committees (PACs) emerged as major funders last fall in the run-up to the 2014 Congressional elections, and look to play an even […]