widely spoken in 2021 and in the cryptocurrency industry controversial in cryptocurrency mining The amount of energy used still remains on the agenda.
The last move in this regard came from the USA. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) seeks public opinion on the energy use in cryptocurrency mining and its impact on the climate.
US President Joe Bidenin early March cryptocurrencies signed an executive order.
Biden in this order, OSTP digital assets tasked him with examining and drafting a report on climate change efforts and its potential to advance the transition to a clean and reliable electricity grid.
Acting on Biden’s appointment OSTPIn his request for comment, he said that he wanted the opinions and thoughts of all stakeholders on this issue, including the public.
The Office of Science and Technology said it sought comment on initiatives that could be taken, particularly to mitigate climate damage associated with digital assets and reduce energy use.
The Office of Science and Technology has requested that interested individuals and organizations submit their views until May 9, 2022 at 17.00 ET, stating that expressing an opinion is optional.
In its request for comment, OSTP added that the United States is committed to tackling the climate crisis and achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest.