Bitcoin is one big disaster for the environment. Mining bitcoin requires an inordinate amount of energy - and that cost only increases as more bitcoin is mined. It’s also a terrible investment these days and fuels crime on the dark web. Is this a contender for the worst idea of the 21st century? Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious, hosted this week by Rowan Hooper and Abby Beall. Learn more⁠: https://podfollow.com/the-world-the-univers