Microsoft Cuts Carbon Removal 80% Amid Surging AI Emissions
TL;DR. Microsoft significantly reduced carbon removal credit purchases while its AI investments fueled a 25% increase in emissions last year. - The tech giant spent $41 billion in Q2, primarily on AI initiatives and new data center construction. - This marks Microsoft's first retreat in carbon removal efforts in three years, despite prior decarbonization goals. - Research indicates AI's climate benefits are often offset by its use in fossil fuel optimization.
- Microsoft cut carbon removal credit purchases by 80% this year.
- Microsoft's AI investments led to a 25% increase in its emissions last year.
- The company plans to spend