Microsoft's greenhouse gas pollution rose by roughly 25 percent last year. The company disclosed the increase in a sustainability report released on Thursday.
Microsoft said its greenhouse gas pollution increased by roughly 25 percent last year.
The company released the new sustainability report on Thursday. Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity and carbon pollution.
Google's annual electricity use increased by 37 percent in 2025, the largest yearly rise in the company's history. The growth stems mainly from expanding AI data centers and related operations. Operational carbon emissions fell 2 percent despite the surge, thanks to clean energy purchases.
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Amazon has reported that its energy consumption in 2025 exceeded New Zealand's total usage. The company's carbon footprint rose 16 percent during the year.
Ireland’s data centers consumed 23 percent of the country’s electricity last year after their power use rose 360 percent in a decade. Consumption is projected to soon match the total used by all homes combined. The growth continues despite a moratorium on new data center grid connections.
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Emissions of carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds have contributed significantly to planetary warming, according to new research. These indirect greenhouse gases account for about 15 percent of the temperature rise since pre-industrial times. Few nations currently address them in climate plans.
Satya Nadella said Xbox must pursue economically viable growth after years of heavy investment with limited returns. He spoke at The New York Times Hard Fork event on June 10.
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Formula 1 has reduced its carbon emissions by 35% over eight years, putting the championship on track for its net-zero target by 2030.