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Electric vehicles could rescue the US power grid

Electric vehicles could rescue the US power grid

By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days.
Republican congressmen push for environmental impact study on cannabis

Republican congressmen push for environmental impact study on cannabis

Two GOP congressmen have issued a letter to four major cabinet heads urging lawmakers to study the environmental impacts of growing cannabis before Congress continues to discuss legalization initiatives.
Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns

Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns

Fayetteville's Public Works Commission says new project will bring in revenue without increasing power load at peak hours. Duke University financial researcher warns against 'deal with the devil.'
Crypto miners struggle to cut carbon emissions

Crypto miners struggle to cut carbon emissions

Bitcoin mining has earned a bad reputation for guzzling cheap electricity in the pursuit of profit. Now bitcoin miners are trying to go green, to a point.
Bitcoin miners eye nuclear power

Bitcoin miners eye nuclear power as environmental criticism mounts

Some cryptocurrency miners are striking deals with operators of struggling nuclear plants, which are carbon-free and have excess power capacity to spare.
Can green energy power the cannabis boom?
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Bill McKibben: Can green energy power the cannabis boom?

We’ve found a huge new electricity hog in indoor industrial production of the crop.
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