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How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'
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How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

Big iceberg breaks from Antarctica near UK base
The berg covers 1,270 sq km - nearly 490 square miles - but its break-off was expected.

Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'
Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.
![Amazon rainforest]](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/13CB8/production/_117308018_mediaitem117308015.jpg)
Illegal Amazon rainforest plots sold on Facebook
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

National Trust to plant blossom trees in cities
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.

AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games
A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.

How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.

Big iceberg breaks from Antarctica near UK base
The berg covers 1,270 sq km - nearly 490 square miles - but its break-off was expected.

Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'
Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.
![Amazon rainforest]](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/13CB8/production/_117308018_mediaitem117308015.jpg)
Illegal Amazon rainforest plots sold on Facebook
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
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