Google Emissions Rise 18% in a Year, Up 81% Since 2019 on AI Growth

Google's greenhouse gas emissions rose 18% year-over-year to 14.5 million tons CO2, and are up 81% since 2019, driven by rapid AI infrastructure expansion. The company acknowledges the climate impact but is working to mitigate it. This highlights the tension between AI growth and corporate climate commitments, with implications for tech sector sustainability and energy demand.