At least we can see he was thinking ahead about reusing mining heat. The idea that the energy used in Bitcoin mining isn't wasted if you're also heating your home makes sense. If you're already paying for electric heating, then mining just adds to the efficiency. And sure, if you're in a place with cheaper heating alternatives, there's a difference, but it’s still not as wasteful as some make it out to be. Plus, in colder climates, mining could actually be a bonus, since it’s not just generating Bitcoin but also heating your space.

The whole idea of calling Bitcoin's energy consumption 'wasteful' without considering the broader context is missing the point. Like @denlillaapan points out, we're seeing that energy is additive, and those coordinated efforts to 'green' it are far from enough. It's hard to just tell people to skip economic growth for the sake of cutting consumption. A little more honesty and long-term thinking would help a lot here.