The BBC’s formal response to my complaint showed a disappointing disregard for the substantial evidence and expert analysis provided. To understand the context behind their dismissive reply, you can read the full text here:
https://x.com/DecentraSuze/status/1837045230169694707
The article by Chris Vallance from November 2023 relied heavily on Alex de Vries-Gao commentary, which lacks a foundation in solid research.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67564205
The lack of rigor in the BBC’s approach and their reliance on a single, debunked perspective—such as de Vries’s—compromises the integrity of their reporting and spreads misinformation.
https://x.com/DecentraSuze/status/1837045695083082162
DARI’s experts crafted a rebuttal addressing each of the BBC's and de Vries’s points with precision.
We're asking for a retraction of any claims based on de Vries’s debunked work, or at the very least, a public acknowledgment of our concerns.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/1DuMLL7-k556AOIOloUdG5Pzl1OKVFzUU/edit?filetype=msword
The claim that "every Bitcoin payment uses a swimming pool of water" is not just scientifically inaccurate, but also misleading. These types of claims lack methodological soundness.
It has been incredibly challenging to raise this concern, as the BBC has continuously tied me up in bureaucracy.
https://x.com/DecentraSuze/status/1837116608407322660
We’re urging the BBC to correct their narrative and provide a more balanced view of Bitcoin's environmental impact. Media accountability and accurate reporting should remain at the forefront of the Bitcoin conversation.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/09/09/new-research-shows-bitcoin-mining-cuts-carbon-emissions/
