Is Mining Bad for the Environment?
Over the past couple of months, there have been a tremendous amount of content, specifically podcast, that cover this issue. I'd highly encourage you to check them out if you are really concerned that Bitcoin is creating a negative impact on the environment. The answer to the question will shock you.
Jan 20: (Daniel Price w/JP Baric) Bite Size FUD Busting Episode - #Bitcoin Mining Is Bad For The Environment. #106
Feb 04: (JP Baric w/Leo Zhang) The Trends Driving Bitcoin Mining's Institutionalization [Digital Gold, Ep. 11]
Feb 19: (Marty Bent w/Mason Jappa & Sam Chwarzynski) #231: Mining trends, bitcoin liquidity crunch, and money printer go brrr.
Feb 24: (Preston Pysh w/Marty Bent & Harry Sudock) BTC014: Bitcoin Mining and Energy
This is not an exhaustive list so if you have a podcast that have covered Bitcoin Mining, please comment below so I can add it :)