Big Tech's Datacentres Increase Carbon Emissions to 33% of France's Level

Big tech companies Microsoft, Amazon, and Google saw a 20% increase in carbon emissions (119m mTCO₂e) in 2026, driven by datacentre expansion, accounting for 33% of France's annual emissions. Despite this, they maintain net zero targets, though emissions from AI infrastructure investments are straining carbon credit markets.

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