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Must be all the bitcoin mining!

I'm not sure why you are being downvoted. Mining is very inefficient

> Mining is very inefficient

Compared to what?

That accounts for some portion of it, for sure.

A tiny fraction but it's important to realize what we personally contribute, and not only blame something outside of our control.

Currently stands at using more than double the electricity usage of Ireland.

Its not a tiny fraction!