Energy & Climate2 min reading time
Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year
The Verge
Read the full articleMicrosoft's 2026 sustainability report reveals a 25% rise in carbon emissions in 2025, mainly due to datacenter expansion and changes in renewable energy purchasing. The company acknowledges that AI infrastructure demands are outpacing sustainability solutions, challenging its goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
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