Scientific paper argues Bitcoin mining can reduce methane emissions
According to a United Nations report, Methane gas runoff is “80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released.” 
 
A new peer-reviewed scientific paper, titled An integrated landfill gas-to-energy and Bitcoin mining framework, appearing in the Aug. 29 edition of the Journal of Cleaner Production, demonstrated how Bitcoin mining could reduce methane emissions.
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*A breakdown of the energy chain resulting from LFGTE. Source: Science Direct*