[desumeku]

You say potato, I say po-tat-o. You "market failure and waste", I say "taking advantage of local efficiencies and powering a global financial system". Did you miss the part where they share revenue with the energy company?

> The bitcoin mine now accounts for around 30% of the plant's revenue allowing them to keep the prices down for the local town.

[moritzwarhier]

No, I honestly went off on a rant without really digesting the article.

Also because I find myself in need of limiting my exposure to politics and doomscrolling.

I think I don't disagree with you, while being wary of how exactly systems could be challenged and improved.

I found myself really angry in the past about environmental problems and am mostly shutting myself off web discussions about such topics in order to not becoming angry and isolated in futility.

My comment above was another diversion from that stated goal, but I'm thankful for your reply.