Microsoft promised to be carbon negative. Its emissions just jumped 25%

Microsoft aimed to be carbon negative by 2030 but reported a 25% increase in greenhouse gas emissions over the past year, largely due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers. While the company has improved energy efficiency and matched its electricity use with renewable sources, the growth in emissions reflects both real increases and more accurate accounting methods. This highlights the challenge of balancing technological growth with sustainability goals in the tech industry.