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Story summary
- Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation are not on track to meet ambitious climate goals set at the start of the decade.
- Google's emissions have risen nearly 50% since its commitments, as electricity demand from data centers increases reliance on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas.
- Experts warn that this trend could delay the transition to renewable energy.
- Companies also face regulatory changes and competition for energy resources that complicate progress.
