Would like to learn more about this. Can you point me to some reliable sources for reading/research? I found this recent-ish (24 October 2023) report published by the United Nations University (a reliable source, yes?) that talks about the environmental damage of cryptocurrency in general and bitcoin in particular, since it's the most popular. https://unu.edu/press-release/un-study-reveals-hidden-environmental-impacts-bitcoin-carbon-not-only-harmful-product
https://youtu.be/u41qbiL-lF8?si=oOzjoK8A_hYQOa3M Alex gladstien has quite a few things on this topic although he primarily focuses on BTC and human rights, energy and BTC is part of that https://youtu.be/iJ85fyWx-Ck?si=rNaH20s7zSb8wcmV. here Jordan Peterson has his mind blown on BTCs renewable energy market implications https://youtu.be/4pVtT0FVlj8?si=EXmnJOXTaCtIwvUs. Bitcoin is green tech discussion there's crap loads out there, but it will get you started don't forget El Salvador using volcanic energy to mine, which feeds back capital to grow the countries energy infrastructure No the UN are one of the last groups with educated opinions: they're an ossified institution with the incentive to maintain the status quo