Microsoft sustainability chief confronted by protestors over data center emissions at Seattle climate

Activists interrupted a discussion at PNW Climate Week to protest Microsoft's rising carbon footprint from artificial intelligence and data centers alongside the company's oil and gas partnerships.

First covered Jul 17, 2026 · 3:06 PM PT · 1 article

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2d Heatmap News Microsoft Sustainability Chief Hounded by Protestors at Seattle Climate Week — Protestors interrupted one of the final sessions of PNW Climate Week — a conference that brings together climate leaders across Washington, Oregon, and British…

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