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The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol divides carbon emissions into three scopes: Scope 1 covers direct emissions from burning fossil fuels, Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity and similar sources, and Scope 3 encompasses all indirect emissions upstream and downstream of the supply chain.
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7/12/2026
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Microsoft's Carbon Emissions Surge 25%: The Environmental Cost of AI Data Centers and the Path Forward
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