How Much Energy Does Bitcoin Actually Use?
The secretive industry is notoriously hard to track, but an economics-based model could help researchers and policymakers estimate just how much electricity the cryptocurrency requires.
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Air Conditioners, Income, and the Changing Climate
A new study predicts growing income and increasing temperatures will boost air conditioner sales and energy consumption.
Liberal Homeowners Use Less Electricity
New research finds households headed by Democrats use less electricity than those headed by Republicans, apparently due to lower use of air conditioning.
Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Energy Use
The hidden costs of all energy choices aren't posted on the pump, but, nonetheless, they're just as real.