Policy · 2h ago
Microsoft carbon emissions jump 25% in 2025, fueled by AI expansion
Microsoft reported a 25% increase in carbon emissions for 2025, driven by AI infrastructure growth. The company also saw a rise in fossil fuel use, echoing similar trends at Google (25%) and Amazon (16%). The figures underscore the environmental cost of the AI boom.
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Microsoft's emissions spike shows that AI's energy demands are outpacing renewable energy gains, making net-zero pledges harder to keep.
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