It is no secret, the very process of mining (which is crucial to cryptocurrency) is very bad for the environment. Computer chips, batteries, power used, its benefiting our wallets but will soon destroy our planet.
In an article titled How is Bitcoin affecting the environment by CBSnews.com, "Nearly 10 U.S. households can be powered for one day by the electricity consumed for a single bitcoin transaction".
What are some potential solutions? Solar companies teaming up with alt-coin ventures to use alternative sources of energy for mining perhaps?