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MINTThe Hindu EnvironmentMay 7, 2026
Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use: Report
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-4.47
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8/10
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1.5M CBWD
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Major tech firm abandons climate commitment to fuel AI growth, undermining global decarbonization efforts. | Microsoft's potential shelving of its 2030 clean energy target to accommodate AI-driven power demand represents a significant setback for climate action. While AI infrastructure investment may spur technological innovation, the abandonment of a clear decarbonization commitment directly undermines global efforts to limit planetary warming and sustainable energy transitions.