Microsoft announces deal to purchase 4.9 million metric tons of human waste
The agreement, spanning 12 years from next year, involves Vaulted Deep injecting 'bioslurry' – a mix of human and farm waste – 5,000 feet underground.
This method aims to permanently sequester carbon and address problematic organic waste that typically causes environmental issues above ground.
The initiative is part of Microsoft 's broader strategy to offset its significant carbon footprint, which has been exacerbated by its ventures into artificial intelligence.
Microsoft aims to become carbon negative by 2030 and remove more greenhouse gases than it has emitted since its founding by 2050.
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