there is no reason to say bitcoin is bad for the environment, only some people say bitcoin is bad for the environment, bitcoin has long been founded by satoshi nagatomo, why only now there are so many debates like that,
It's been brought up by Elon Musk about mining and renewable energy. He's an 'advocate' of greener energy and that's why it's been an issue lately.
if bitcoin really damages the environment why not prevent it in the first place..
They're putting the point of their fingers to bitcoin but they do not see those other businesses that are bringing more waste and not eco-friendly with their operations. As someone who's got much influence, he's misled a lot of his followers.
Elon Musk also has a big fat agenda why he is following the green energy movement. He definitely gets subsidies from all kinds of organizations that belong the green energy movement. When he bought Bitcoin he probably got into trouble, maybe even into contractual trouble. I have no idea how many subsidies he gets, but I can imagine it's quite a high amount given the businesses he has and the vision he has for them.