Greenpeace USA released an explosive new report criticizing the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, particularly its alleged support for dirty coal and gas plants and ties to right-wing climate deniers. The report, which has been accused of spreading misinformation and causing reputational damage to Greenpeace, sparked controversy and backlash within the Bitcoin community. Community notes highlighted factual errors and outdated information, suggesting that the report, funded by Chris Larsen, contained a biased perspective against Bitcoin. The debate underscores the growing tension between environmental advocacy and the cryptocurrency sector's energy consumption, with references to the 'Skull of Satoshi' and the 'Mining Power report' indicating the depth of the controversy.
Thanks to @Dennis_Porter_ & @DSBatten for flagging the @Ripple-funded GreenpeaceUSA anti-#Bitcoin report which, among other things, falsely claims that I and @FREOPP are opposed to tackling climate change. On our Mission page (https://t.co/5VOB6AENWn) we express that a… https://t.co/TJPZwskvQB
🚨 #Greenpeace USA's report on #Bitcoin and its environmental impact has drawn criticism, marked by the community notes which claims that the report contains factual errors and outdated information. The community feedback suggests that the energy used by Bitcoin mining is… https://t.co/ihbX7JUey9
NEW: Greenpeace USA got exposed by Community notes for spreading fud against #Bitcoin You Come At the King, You Best Not Miss 👏 https://t.co/LqdtVxcavx
Each time @greenpeaceusa try to attack bitcoin, they self-inflict massive reputational damage. The damage is growing as other environmental organisations and even @greenpeace are distancing themselves from their Chris Larsen funded anti-Bitcoin campaign https://t.co/dJU8ZXTiuh
You’ve probably seen GreenpeaceUSA's Bitcoin report by now, and my response (if you haven't been blocked). Here’s six things that every environmentalist, Bitcoin advocate, regulator, policymaker and media representative should know about GreenpeaceUSA. I've had this…
You’ve probably seen GreenpeaceUSA's Bitcoin report by now, and my response (if you haven't been blocked). Here’s seven things that every environmentalist, Bitcoin advocate, regulator, policymaker and media representative should know about GreenpeaceUSA. I've had this…
Nik and I cover ♻️Energy FUD: ignorance or propaganda? ⁉️What surprising institutes now support bitcoin mining 🔥How to permanently end #Bitcoin energy FUD ⛏️How to end BTC mining regulatory hostility 📈Why ESG funds will have to invest in #BTC https://t.co/RdVlDBcafq
Greenpeace Catches Hell for Its ‘Explosive’ Bitcoin Mining Report ► https://t.co/J1XHofswBe https://t.co/J1XHofswBe
NEW: Latest Greenpeace #Bitcoin FUD got Community Noted 🤓 📝 https://t.co/Xww7WUj4BL
Just did a special edition newsletter in response to GreenpeaceUSA's latest piece of Bitcoin FUD. https://t.co/y1HvVjSRtB They really should have listened when a host of environmentalists within the #Bitcoin community first questioned their questionable research.
I thought a lot about what I wanted to say in response to the @GreenPeaceUSA “Mining Power” report which miserably fails to target and smear @SatoshiActFund, but all I have to say to GreenPeace is… thank you. Thank you for every attack on #Bitcoin and Proof-of-Work. Your… https://t.co/PCrakxWpq0
NEW: Greenpeace releases hit piece on "the growing lobbying network pushing a plan to save dirty coal and gas plants with #Bitcoin" 👀 Don't they know we already co-opted the Skull of Satoshi a year ago? https://t.co/9wddztQ4Tc
Greenpeace: Stop the mining! Stop the mining! Stop the mining! #Bitcoin: Stop the lying! Stop the lying! Stop the lying! https://t.co/F1fX1x5n4Q
BREAKING: @GreenpeaceUSA just released an explosive new report exposing the deep ties between the fossil fuel industry, right-wing climate deniers, and the growing lobbying network pushing a plan to save dirty coal and gas plants with #Bitcoin READ NOW: https://t.co/zXpeHg6LkB https://t.co/YXPrd3jIwF
“Their goal is to effectively eliminate Bitcoin mining in the US.” The current admin is no fan of Bitcoin. But its approach to regulation will hurt everyone. We can either ration electricity—or we can create more of it. The latter is the path to an energy abundant future. https://t.co/WhF3VvSngO