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Microsoft uses wetlands and native gardens to camouflage 20-plus data centers

Microsoft's "biomimicry" program restores wetlands and plants native gardens around more than 20 data center sites in the US and Germany to blend buildings into local ecosystems. Critics point to a 25% rise in emissions in fiscal 2025 and a 20-year deal to buy power from a planned 2.67 GW Chevron gas plant in West Texas.

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Microsoft uses wetlands and native gardens to camouflage 20-plus data centers

Program covers 20-plus sites in the US and Germany, including Virginia, Wisconsin and Georgia
Ecosystem Intelligence tool on Azure scores water quality, biodiversity and noise abatement
Microsoft emissions rose 25% in fiscal 2025 due to data center expansion
Chevron deal for 2.67 GW of gas power in Texas drew criticism from environmental groups

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Microsoft uses wetlands and native gardens to camouflage 20-plus data centers

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Jackery uses EV-style CTB packaging to shrink new Explorer Plus v2 power stations

JADEPUFFER attackers used compromised service principals to delete Azure resources

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