Microsoft promised to be carbon negative. Its emissions just jumped 25%
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Read full postMicrosoft's 2026 sustainability report reveals a 25% increase in greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by expanding AI data centers and changes in renewable energy accounting. Despite this, Microsoft claims efficiency gains and renewable energy use have mitigated even higher emissions growth. The company's goal to be carbon negative by 2030 faces challenges due to rapid AI infrastructure expansion.
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