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SUMMARY:Bitcoin’s High Carbon Footprint: Why It Matters in Montana
DESCRIPTION:A public forum on the climate impact of Bitcoin mining and why Montana is a target for high‑carbon proof‑of‑work operations. We will examine how Bitcoin’s energy‑intensive design drives massive carbon pollution, why miners choose Montana, and what Yellowstone County can do to protect its grid, water, and communities.\nTopics include:\n\nWhat is digital currency?\nWhy should I care about blockchains?\nWhat happens inside Bitcoin mining facilities\nWhy Bitcoin’s proof‑of‑work system produces extreme carbon emissions\nWhat other digital currencies are doing.\nHow Bitcoin differs from business computing and AI workloads\nWhy Montana—and Broadview specifically—attract Bitcoin miners\nThe gap between Bitcoin’s carbon footprint and its real‑world benefits\nPolicy options for Yellowstone County and local communities\nOther emerging environmental issues inside modern data centers\n\nOpen to the public.\n
URL:https://billingsclimatecoalition.org/events/bitcoins-high-carbon-footprint-why-it-matters-in-montana/
LOCATION:510 N. Broadway, Billings, MT
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