India’s continued push to expand domestic coal production has sparked fresh environmental concerns after several major coal mining projects received official approvals that could lead to the felling of nearly 400,000 trees. The clearances, granted for a series of mining developments across different states, have reignited the debate over balancing energy security with environmental conservation....
Microsoft’s ambitious expansion in artificial intelligence has significantly increased its carbon emissions, presenting a major challenge to the company’s long-term environmental commitments. According to its latest sustainability disclosures, the technology giant’s greenhouse gas emissions have risen by approximately 27% compared to its 2020 baseline, largely due to the rapid construction of AI-focused data centers and...