{"slug": "microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers", "title": "Microsoft latest report shows 25% emissions raised due to AI data centers", "summary": "Microsoft's latest environmental report reveals a 25% increase in emissions, attributed to the energy demands of AI data centers. The rise highlights the environmental cost of expanding AI infrastructure.", "body_md": "Join the club for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.\n\nBy submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over,\nhave read our\n[Privacy Policy](https://futureplc.com/privacy-policy/)\nand agree to the\n[Terms & Conditions](https://futureplc.com/future-member-terms-and-conditions/). Geographical rules apply.\n\nYour membership journey starts here.\n\nKeep exploring and earning more as a member.\n\nStay Ahead with Windows Central\n\nGet the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers", "canonical_source": "https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/dropping-greenwashing-credits-and-expanding-ai-datacenters-caused-microsofts-25-percent-emissions-jump", "published_at": "2026-07-11 09:10:45+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-07-11 09:35:12.691550+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-infrastructure", "ai-ethics"], "entities": ["Microsoft"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/microsoft-latest-report-shows-25-emissions-raised-due-to-ai-data-centers.jsonld"}}