Bitcoin mining is a known energy hog, burning through more electricity each year than some countries. A growing number of miners are tapping into clean energy sources to reduce the environmental ...

An in-depth look at how cryptocurrency mining affects energy use, emissions, e-waste, and the push toward sustainable blockchains.

Papua New Guinea locals concerned over deep-sea mining's impact on culture and environment The companies that create technology used on a daily basis often run into traditional cultures and the ...

In her 16-year career in the mining industry, Renee Grogan has battled hostile environments, arduous work conditions, and the perception that women don’t belong at a mine site—let alone in a ...

With a four-day meeting at Ghent University, the third phase of the European research project MiningImpact has officially begun. Researchers from nine countries are joining forces to study the ...

SINGAPORE, March 27 (Reuters) - A strip of the Pacific Ocean seabed that was mined for metals more than 40 years ago has still not recovered, scientists said late on Wednesday, adding weight to calls ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers completing one of the largest impact studies on the ...

The companies that create technology used on a daily basis often run into traditional cultures and the environment that sustains them. In a previous report, videographer Edward Kiernan and special ...

The path to the world’s technological future could be found on the deep ocean floor. But that path may come at a high price. The debate centers on critical minerals embedded in rocks on the seabed.