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Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across…
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Microsoft emissions surged 25% during data center boom
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Seattle Enacts One-Year Ban on Large Data Centers Amid Power Grid Concerns
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Four companies sought approval to build five large datacenters in areas served by Seattle’s public utility. If approved, the projects would
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Microsoft’s Climate Pollution Surged 25% Last Year
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Data center energy battles escalate from states to Congress amid lobbying and regulatory fights
WASHINGTON — Higher electric rates? Massive data centers looming over neighborhoods? Ugly political fights over what to do about them? The f
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