Protesters confront Microsoft CSO over carbon goals and AI, disrupting climate event

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A fireside chat with Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, moderated by GeekWire reporter Lisa Stiffler at a PNW Climate Week closing event, was derailed by protesters raising concerns about data center energy impacts. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/protesters-confront-microsoft-cso-over-carbon-goals-and-ai-disrupting-climate-week-event/">Read More