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technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Man Abandons 12-Year Search for Lost $742M Bitcoin Hard Drive

James Howells, who lost 8,000 Bitcoins worth $742 million in a landfill in 2013, has finally given up his decade-long effort to recover the hard drive containing his private keys after legal and environmental obstacles. Despite proposing high-tech solutions and funding the search himself, authorities refused permission, and a court ruled recovery was impossible due to the drive's degraded condition and legal restrictions. His story will be featured in a documentary set to release in 2025.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#bitcoin #documentary #landfill-recovery

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"From Waste to Wonder: Latin America's Largest Landfill Transformed into Thriving Mangrove Forest"

A decade after the closure of Latin America's largest landfill in Rio de Janeiro, a highly polluted swamp has been transformed into a thriving mangrove forest. The recovery project, led by the city's garbage collection agency, has seen the return of crabs, snails, fish, and birds to the area. The landfill, which received 80 million tons of garbage between 1968 and 1996, had severely polluted the surrounding Guanabara Bay. The restoration efforts have not only revived the ecosystem but also highlighted the remarkable ability of nature to heal itself. Mangroves, in particular, play a crucial role in capturing and storing carbon dioxide, making them an effective tool in combating climate change.

via The Associated Press|

#environment #environmental-restoration #guanabara-bay