A look at misconceptions about bitcoin's energy footprint, including how energy consumption does not equal carbon emissions, its use of unused resources, more (Nic Carter/HBR.org)

Nic Carter / HBR.org:
A look at misconceptions about bitcoin's energy footprint, including how energy consumption does not equal carbon emissions, its use of unused resources, more  —  Summary.  —  Today, Bitcoin consumes as much energy as a small country.  This certainly sounds alarming — but the reality is a little more complicated.