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The world used about (12,000 Mtoe = ) 140,000 TWh [1], making this 0.1% of world consumption. OP claims 64 MtCO2e of associated GHG emissions, which is also abo
by spenrose 5y ago
The world used about (12,000 Mtoe = ) 140,000 TWh [1], making this 0.1% of world consumption. OP claims 64 MtCO2e of associated GHG emissions, which is also about 0.1%. I'd call these figures under "troubling but not yet material to the climate."
[1] https://www.iea.org/reports/key-world-energy-statistics-2020/final-consumption https://www.iea.org/reports/key-world-energy-statistics-2020...
- tgv 5y agoCO2 concentrations are a bit like traffic jams: a small increase can lead to catastrophic consequences.
- 2pEXgD0fZ5cF 5y ago> making this 0.1% of world consumption I believe that your info makes it sound even worse than the headline if you take into account how few people use cryptocurrencies vs. the amount of people worldwide using electricity directly or indirectly.
- lostmsu 5y agoDo you believe less than 1/1000 of people used cryptocurrency?
- alkonaut 5y agoThat’s an absolutely terrifying amount.