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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape, bringing with it a host of benefits—from streamlining work processes to fueling advancements in healthcare, finance, and education. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot have become household names for...

Three gaping holes in the roof of MTs Pakis in Gununglurah Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency, stand as a testament to both the destructive force of nature and the enduring spirit of mutual cooperation embedded in Indonesian communities. On a day when the sun briefly broke through the...

Microsoft has entered into a significant agreement with Vaulted Deep, a Houston-based waste management company, to remove up to 4.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over the next 12 years. This initiative is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to achieve carbon negativity by 2030. Vaulted...

As artificial intelligence continues to take the world by storm, reshaping industries and daily life, the energy required to fuel this revolution surges to unprecedented levels. Nowhere is this more evident than in the operations of global technology companies, which are scrambling not just to...

As temperatures surge to unprecedented heights in Switzerland, anticipation for the Women’s Euro opening match between the hosts and Norway pulses through the city of Basel. For both locals and international fans, the boiling weather has become an inextricable part of the tournament experience—a...

The act of asking a question of an AI, whether it’s a request for a quick recipe or an in-depth analysis, feels almost effortless for users—but behind those neatly packaged answers lies a global infrastructure consuming staggering amounts of energy and water. As artificial intelligence...

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, has been vocal about the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI): its transformative potential and the significant energy demands it imposes. He emphasizes that AI's energy consumption must be justified by tangible societal benefits, urging the tech...

Outokumpu, a global leader in stainless steel production, has embarked on a transformative journey to integrate data-driven strategies into its sustainability initiatives. By leveraging the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform, the company aims to enhance its environmental performance, optimize...

LanzaJet, a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft, designating the tech giant as its core technology partner. This collaboration aims to accelerate the global deployment of LanzaJet's innovative SAF production processes by...

The landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives has experienced significant developments between May 24 and June 6, 2025. This period has been marked by pivotal legislative actions, regulatory updates, and strategic shifts across various jurisdictions, reflecting a...

When disaster strikes in remote regions, the fault lines in inter-state crisis management, official communication, and the very fabric of Indian federal solidarity come to the surface. Such was the case in recent days as a devastating sequence of rain-induced landslides and flash floods battered...

Few topics capture the British public imagination quite like the ever-changing weather. From morning commutes to summer holidays, the reliability of weather forecasting touches nearly every facet of daily life in the United Kingdom. Now, the Met Office—Britain's national meteorological...

New England’s natural beauty is famed worldwide, shaped by rolling hills, dense forests, and captivating coastlines. But beneath these picturesque scenes lie urgent ecological challenges: many of the region’s native plants, especially rare and endangered species, are now at risk. These plants...

In an era increasingly defined by technological influence, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots now shape the way millions digest information—including contentious topics like climate change. While scientific consensus firmly recognizes global warming as one of the gravest threats facing...

Every year, communities around the globe brace for the impact of tropical cyclones, anxiously monitoring expert forecasts that guide evacuations and emergency response. For decades, the lifeblood of these predictions has flowed from traditional physics-based models—massive computer programs...

The Met Office, the United Kingdom's national weather service, has embarked on a transformative journey by transitioning its supercomputing capabilities to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. This strategic move is poised to enhance weather forecasting accuracy and advance climate research...

Amid mounting climate uncertainties and the intensification of extreme weather events worldwide, the pursuit of more accurate weather forecasting has never been more urgent. The United Kingdom’s Met Office, one of the world’s preeminent meteorological organizations, is stepping boldly into this...

Microsoft’s ambitious climate strategy took a decisive step forward this week with the extension of its carbon removal agreement with Stockholm Exergi, a Swedish utility pushing the frontiers of bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology. This multi-year deal, billed as the...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary finds the tech giant marking a pivotal moment—not just in its own history, but in shaping the future of artificial intelligence for the public good. As Microsoft celebrates five decades of empowering people through technology, one of its most forward-looking...

In an age where data is as precious as gold, NASA is stepping up its game by introducing the Earth Copilot, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Microsoft that leverages cutting-edge AI capabilities to unlock and democratize access to copious amounts of Earth science data. Let's...