Artificial Intelligence

Why are former Microsoft employees raising the alarm about AI emissions?

“This issue cannot continue to fly under the radar."

Melodie Michel

15 August 2025

Carbon market

Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

"The approvals announced today underscore the credibility of this emerging climate solution."

Melodie Michel

13 August 2025

Carbon removals

Record quarter for carbon dioxide removal market

This record was driven by two large-scale purchases by Microsoft.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2025

Regenerative Agriculture

Microsoft buys 2.6 million soil carbon removals generated from regenerative agriculture

"This is one of the largest soil-based carbon removals commitments to date."

Melodie Michel

25 June 2025

Carbon removals

Microsoft signs ‘world’s largest’ biochar carbon removal purchase

Microsoft is the largest buyer of carbon removals, with more than 21.6 million tonnes of credits.

Melodie Michel

23 May 2025

Carbon Credits

Microsoft to buy 500,000 tonnes of carbon removals a year through extended agreement with Stockholm Exergi

"A huge vote of confidence in our BECCS project."

Melodie Michel

07 May 2025

Data Centre Emissions

Microsoft publishes methodology for data centre cooling lifecycle assessment

Renewable-powered cold plate cooling reduces emissions and water consumption compared to air cooling.

Melodie Michel

05 May 2025

Circular Economy

Microsoft starts recycling rare earth elements from data centre hardware

China is estimated to be responsible for 70% of global rare earth element production –  with US tariffs now standing at 145%.

Melodie Michel

23 April 2025

Carbon Credits

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years.

Melodie Michel

14 April 2025

Data Centre Emissions

Data centres could consume 12% of US electricity within 4 years

This rapid growth is raising questions around emissions.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2025