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Climate Change and Crypto: Ethiopia’s 75% Power Cut Tests Bitcoin Mining’s Green Pitch

CryptoNews·September 15, 2026·1 min read
Climate Change and Crypto: Ethiopia’s 75% Power Cut Tests Bitcoin Mining’s Green Pitch

Ethiopia cut power to Bitcoin mining firms to roughly 23% of contracted supply, exposing risks of relying on weather-dependent hydropower. The move tests Bitcoin mining's green pitch as climate change impacts energy availability. Miners face reduced operations amid the power shortage.

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