Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 7 months agoEach Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortageswww.tomshardware.comexternal-linkmessage-square101fedilinkarrow-up1195arrow-down11cross-posted to: technology@lemmy.world
arrow-up1194arrow-down1external-linkEach Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortageswww.tomshardware.comLee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 7 months agomessage-square101fedilinkcross-posted to: technology@lemmy.world
minus-squareshortwavesurfer@monero.townlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·7 months agoThe vast majority of it definitely comes from the area in which I live.
minus-squareRivalarrival@lemmy.todaylinkfedilinkarrow-up2·7 months agoTemperature is the more important factor. Even if the ambient air is at 100% humidity, if it is very cold, the relative humidity after heating it will be very low.
The vast majority of it definitely comes from the area in which I live.
Temperature is the more important factor. Even if the ambient air is at 100% humidity, if it is very cold, the relative humidity after heating it will be very low.