Bitcoin Consumes 'More Electricity Than Argentina'

Provided by: BBC |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This article explains how Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency, consumes a tremendous amount of energy.
It also questions Tesla's recent investment in Bitcoin, which seems to contradict its environmental stance.
The article includes a short video about how cryptocurrency works.

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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Economics

Authors: Cristina Criddle

Region: Global

Languages: English

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The article provides students with an example of the impacts of personal choices.
The article and video can be used together or separately.

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Students should know how to read a bar graph.

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Students can brainstorm possible solutions to this issue, including government regulations, economic disincentives, or technological advancements.
Cross-curricular connections can be made with math classes by using the graph from the article to teach about bar graphs and effective data visualization.
Economics classes can use this resource to explore the unintended consequences of economic decisions.

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