According to a climate technology investor, the benefits of the BTC network far outweigh the harms

Daniel Batten has derived the ratio of benefits to harms of the bitcoin network for the environment. The result is a huge difference of 31:1. 

Batten is sure that BTC is one of the most important technologies of our time. The 31:1 ratio was obtained through studies and surveys of engineers, climate scientists, equipment suppliers, and other experts.

 This resulted in 5 ways in which bitcoin technology is detrimental and 21 ways in which BTC is beneficial. Much of the research focused on mining. In particular, the possibility of using renewable energy and responding to load changes in the power grid. 

Daniel Batten also drew attention to the possibility of using associated gas to mine bitcoins, as this energy is otherwise wasted without benefit. 

BTC mining can play a significant role in reducing methane emissions, as well as inspire other industries to look for renewable energy sources. Recall that criticism of the cryptocurrency mining process by environmentalists has led to a strong growth in the number of mining companies that use green energy.