What's the impact of mining on the environment?

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

The process of cryptocurrency mining has become a major concern because of its adverse effects on the environment. It was made known to us that miners create environmental damage to the planet through their activities which has so much to do with the energy usage. What are the possible methods to increase sustainability in mining operations?

 

[Nomad]

Most of the mining operations use fossil fuel, but if mining can be operated through renewal energy and fossil fuel completely stopped, mining can be sustainable.

 

[magnus2022]

The process of cryptocurrency mining has become a major concern because of its adverse effects on the environment. It was made known to us that miners create environmental damage to the planet through their activities which has so much to do with the energy usage. What are the possible methods to increase sustainability in mining operations?

I don't think cryptocurrency mining pose any serious problem to environment. Most mining is done through renewable energies except on few occasions. If we want to protect our environment, we should stop burning of fossil energy on industry scale.