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A Brooklyn-based spa, BATHHOUSE, faces backlash for using Bitcoin mining energy to heat its pools. The spa, located in Williamsburg, opened in 2021. It offers a variety of amenities and houses three pools, according to <a href="https://decrypt.co/145714/new-york-city-spa-gets-heat-for-heating-with-bitcoin-mining">decrypt</a>.&nbsp; 
BATHHOUSE posted a reel on Instagram revealing that it used the byproduct energy from Bitcoin mining to heat its pools. The heat, channeled through heat exchangers, warms two pools to over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the spa's enthusiasm, the post elicited criticism. 
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Image: Bathhouse on Instagram 
Users, like @bjjacobs and @goldenhoovez, expressed disbelief and concern. The primary issue lies in the environmental implications of Bitcoin mining. For instance, a 2023 Guardian article highlighted Bitcoin mining's <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitcoin-mining-emissions-intensity-reaches-record-low/">carbon</a> emissions. They equated the emissions to Greece's total emissions. 
Similarly, Earthjustice.org reported that Bitcoin's electricity consumption from mid-2021 to mid-2022 matched that of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island combined. Moreover, a 2022 study from the University of New Mexico asserted that Bitcoin mining worsens climate damage over time. 
Despite the criticism, BATHHOUSE co-founder Jason Goodman defended the practice. According to Goodman, the Bitcoin mining approach is energy-neutral. They believe they are using electricity twice, firstly for mining and then for heating, effectively reducing energy costs. Meanwhile, the controversy continues. 
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