I do understand devastating effects of bitcoin mining...
The devastating effects are only the invention of those who oppose the idea of Bitcoin, and the ignorance of the so-called journalists who write such articles because they are paid for it. At least 50% of all energy used for mining comes from renewable energy sources, and if we want to solve the problem of those who destroy the world with their activities, then we should start from the top, not the bottom.
At the end of the day we all do the same but with a much smaller capital, isn't the whole point for many people just to make profit?
For the vast majority, profit comes first, and the future of Bitcoin is a side issue - of course, until profit is made. Most people have too much fear of the authorities to accept something that is trying to oppose the system. That is why they see BTC only as a tool for profit, and they will use it until someone tells them that it is no longer desirable.
