New Scientist reignited the Bitcoin environmental debate, labeling BTC “one big disaster for the environment.” The publication criticized mining’s energy use, limited utility, and dark‑web links. On its podcast The 5 Worst Ideas of the 21st Century, reporter Leah Crane argued Bitcoin consumes “a colossal amount of computing power” and compared investing in BTC to buying Pokémon cards. Yet crypto advocates Alex Gladstein and Daniel Batten countered, citing data showing miners increasingly use renewable and waste energy. Case studies highlight hydropower, flared gas, and solar projects driving sustainable mining. Bitcoin remains resilient despite controversy, trading near $88,932, down 0.9% in 24 hours. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits stayed bearish with normal chatter. The environmental debate continues to intensify.👀👀👀💰🚀🚀💪💪🤑🤑🤑#GrayscaleBNBETFFiling #WEFDavos2026 #BTC100kNext?