Bitcoin Miners Forging Partnerships With Struggling Nuclear Power Plants Amid Criticism Over Environmental Impact

Bitcoin Miners Forging Partnerships With Struggling Nuclear Power Plants Amid Criticism Over Environmental Impact
Bitcoin mining at BitFarms in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec, on March 19, 2018. Lars Hagberg/AFP/Getty Images
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Bitcoin miners facing growing scrutiny over the environmental impact of the process have turned to struggling carbon-free nuclear plants in an effort to resolve issues facing the industry, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Miners hope the partnerships will create more stable and environmentally friendly electricity, while also benefiting nuclear plants that are facing stiff competition from cheaper power sources and that need new customers.

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