The mining of Bitcoin globally is now using enough electricity annually to power a country the equivalent size of the UAE - and consumption is growing. Can warnings over cryptocurrencies' carbon footprint challenge help us reimagine how we utilise energy resources? And amid a rising tide of digital assets, what can be learned from Bitcoin's shift to renewable energy? Host Mustafa Alrawi, assistant editor-in-chief, and co-host Kelsey Warner, future editor, discuss all this in this week's episode.
In this episode:
Bitcoin's energy consumption (0m 55s) What is Bitcoin mining? (2m 24s) Why is there a market for Bitcoin? (6m 45s) Bitcoin's role in an energy transition (8m 30s)
If you go
The flights
The closest international airport for those travelling from the UAE is Denver, Colorado. British Airways (www.ba.com) flies from the UAE via London from Dh3,700 return, including taxes. From there, transfers can be arranged to the ranch or it’s a seven-hour drive. Alternatively, take an internal flight to the counties of Cody, Casper, or Billings
The stay
Red Reflet offers a series of packages, with prices varying depending on season. All meals and activities are included, with prices starting from US$2,218 (Dh7,150) per person for a minimum stay of three nights, including taxes. For more information, visit red-reflet-ranch.net.
Sheer grandeur
The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.
A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.
Dhadak 2
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Rating: 1/5
