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Can saving trees really turn bitcoin green?

TechCrunch

Bitcoin’s thirst for power has grown many times over, recently topping the electricity usage of several countries , including Denmark and Chile, per Cambridge University estimates. For its part, Bitso calls this a “first step towards a larger sustainability strategy to address the environmental impacts of the crypto industry.”

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Agreena, a regenerative farming carbon market, raises $4.7M seed from Giant Ventures

TechCrunch

Farming accounts for 24% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, and this is largely due to the intensive, “industrial” farming methods employed in the last few decades, together with the rise in the consumption of meat. However, a new approach has been taking the farming world by storm.

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Uber pledges to shift to ‘100 percent’ electric vehicles by 2030

The Verge

Starting today, Uber is launching its “Uber Green” surcharge in 15 cities in the US and Canada. The company doesn’t expressly reject regulations requiring ride-hailing companies to use more EVs, though it does say it “urgently need[s] more robust collaboration between industry and government stakeholders.” extra per ride.

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UK’s greenworkx takes aim at the domestic retrofit skills challenge

TechCrunch

Lots and lots of people to come in, eager and willing to learn new stuff, and take up green retrofitting jobs. And this is where a UK edtech startup founded last year, called greenworkx , is angling to step in — with a new spot of supportive construction: A digital pathway designed to boost the flow of skilled workers into green jobs.

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France’s strategy for EU startup policies: Talent and money

TechCrunch

18 European countries have already signed a non-binding pledge saying that they plan to contribute to this EIF’s fund of funds — Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. More countries should join the list soon.

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6 Oslo VCs discuss 2021 trends, deal flow and regional opportunities

TechCrunch

Green shoots of recovery are coming from portfolio revenue growth, exits and IPOs. Are there startups that you wish you would see in the industry but don’t? Which industries in your city and region seem well positioned to thrive, or not, long term? What trends are you most excited about investing in, generally? E-commerce.

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Greenlanders repeat their nation is ‘not for sale’ as Trump’s threats mount

Fast Company Tech

and to open for business beyond Denmark , which colonized them 300 years ago and still exercises control over foreign and defense policy. “When Trump came to office, he wanted to talk to Greenlanders directly without going through Denmark. The American president’s comments set off a political crisis in Denmark.