Microsoft has announced a substantial 25-year agreement to purchase over 7 million tons of carbon credits from Chestnut Carbon, a move aimed at addressing rising emissions largely due to increased cloud computing and AI activities. The deal supports reforestation across 60,000 acres in the southeastern U.S. The company reported a 29% rise in emissions since 2020, further highlighting the importance of such initiatives to meet their lofty environmental targets. While carbon credits vary in quality, Chestnut Carbon's diverse and native-focused tree planting projects may offer a more effective solution to mitigate climate change.
Microsoft's recent 25-year deal with Chestnut Carbon to purchase over 7 million tons of carbon credits demonstrates a push towards reforestation as a solution to rising emissions.
The reforestation efforts through the partnership aim to plant trees on 60,000 acres across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, highlighting a commitment to environmental sustainability.
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