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Nvidia faces environmental scrutiny over its soaring climate impact
Environmental groups are urging Nvidia to commit to decarbonization following a massive increase in supply chain emissions during Jensen Huang's tenure.
Under the leadership of cofounder Jensen Huang, Nvidia has fueled the artificial intelligence boom while seeing its supply-chain emissions surge by 725 percent since 2020. Environmental organizations, including Greenpeace, are criticizing the company for failing to prioritize climate responsibility and allowing its technology to drive water- and chemical-intensive manufacturing as well as massive energy consumption. Following Huang's resignation, activists are calling on interim CEO Colette Kress to commit Nvidia to renewable energy investments and sustainable practices. While Huang previously defended AI as a tool to ultimately help combat climate change and boost renewable energy adoption, critics maintain that the immediate infrastructure expansion relies heavily on fossil fuels and increases global environmental strains.
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