Microsoft is reportedly weighing changes to its 2030 renewable energy goal as AI-driven data center expansion boosts electricity demand. Bloomberg says the company may delay or abandon parts of its climate commitments because securing the power needed for new infrastructure is proving difficult. Discussions are ongoing, highlighting how the AI boom is reshaping corporate energy plans.
The UN says countries’ current carbon-cutting pledges would only deliver about a 10% emissions reduction by 2035—well below what climate goals require. The report also notes it couldn’t build a full global picture because many nations failed to submit plans on time. China’s first absolute target to cut emissions by 7–10% is included in the estimate.
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The Centre has rolled out model rules for agroforestry that simplify permissions for farmers seeking to fell trees on farmland. The framework is designed to expand tree cover, support climate targets, and help double farmer incomes by integrating trees into regular farming while boosting traceability. It also aims to create a legal, export-ready timber supply chain.
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