Putin Returns from Beijing Without Gas Pipeline Breakthrough, but Signs Over 40 Bilateral Deals
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Putin Returns from Beijing Without Gas Pipeline Breakthrough, but Signs Over 40 Bilateral Deals

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a three‑day state visit to China with a flurry of agreements covering trade, education, technology and nuclear security, yet the much‑anticipated Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline remained unresolved. Both leaders highlighted an “unyielding” partnership and pledged deeper cooperation, but the absence of a concrete deal on the pipeline underscores a […]

Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Carbon-Negative Goals Despite AI-Driven Energy Demands
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Microsoft Reaffirms Commitment to Carbon-Negative Goals Despite AI-Driven Energy Demands

Microsoft has reaffirmed its dedication to carbon-negative objectives, even as increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies energy consumption. The tech giant recently signed a deal with BioCirc to purchase carbon-removal credits from five biogas projects, signaling a recalibration of its sustainability strategy rather than an abandonment. The biogas initiative converts agricultural waste into methane […]