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We Can Use as Much Energy as We Want, Forever

Show this documentary to anyone worried about Bitcoin’s environmental impact.

By David Z. MorrisOct 1, 2021, 11:48 a.m. EDT

Onshore wind turbines on the Bradwell Wind Farm near Bradwell on Sea, U.K., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. U.K. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng warned the next few days will be challenging as the energy crisis deepens, and meat producers struggle with a crunch in carbon dioxide supplies. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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