https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/Sustainabilityen-usThu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/static/blogv2/images/google.pnghttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-progress-to-accelerate-carbon-removal-solutions/Map showing global snapshot of Google’s carbon removal purchases<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Carbon-Removal-Purchases-Map_v0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s a look at four ways we’re supporting carbon removal projects.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-progress-to-accelerate-carbon-removal-solutions/SustainabilityarticleHere’s a look at four ways we’re supporting carbon removal projects.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-progress-to-accelerate-carbon-removal-solutions/Randy Spockhttps://blog.google/feed/solar-energy-oklahoma/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Solar_Panels_Pryor_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google has entered into long-term agreements with Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) to support over 700 megawatts (MW) of solar projects in Oklahoma. The projects are strat…Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/solar-energy-oklahoma/Data Centers and InfrastructureSustainabilityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/feed/solar-energy-oklahoma/https://blog.google/feed/were-announcing-our-first-partnerships-to-scale-biochar-for-co2-removal/a collage of images including a field with animals, a warehouse with equipment, and a hand hovering over a bag<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/googlexvahara.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today Google is announcing two long-term purchase agreements to help scale biochar as a carbon removal solution. We’re partnering with Varaha and Charm to purchase 100,0…Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/were-announcing-our-first-partnerships-to-scale-biochar-for-co2-removal/SustainabilityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/feed/were-announcing-our-first-partnerships-to-scale-biochar-for-co2-removal/Randy Spockhttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-news-recap-2024/A composite of illustrations including the year number 2024, a blue sparkle icon, a phone, a bar graph and more.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ink_2024-Wrap-Up_2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Recap some of Google’s biggest AI news from 2024, including moments from Gemini, NotebookLM, Search and more.Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-news-recap-2024/SearchAndroidChromeDevelopersGmailLearning & EducationGoogle.orgGeminiSustainabilityGoogle CloudShoppingPixelAIResearchHealtharticleRecap some of Google’s biggest AI news from 2024, including moments from Gemini, NotebookLM, Search and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-news-recap-2024/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/6-unique-ways-we-advanced-energy-solutions-in-2024/illustration of an electrical tower, a windmill and other energy imagery<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Advanced_Clean_Energy.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Six innovative ways Google helped advance the clean energy transition in 2024.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/6-unique-ways-we-advanced-energy-solutions-in-2024/SustainabilityarticleSix innovative ways Google helped advance the clean energy transition in 2024.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/6-unique-ways-we-advanced-energy-solutions-in-2024/Michael TerrellAmanda Coriohttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-new-deal-to-remove-co2-from-the-atmosphere-by-crushing-rocks/an image of a work site with heavy trucks<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero-The-Pilot_Brazil.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re purchasing 200,000 tons of carbon removal credits from enhanced rock weathering startup Terradot.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-new-deal-to-remove-co2-from-the-atmosphere-by-crushing-rocks/SustainabilityarticleWe’re purchasing 200,000 tons of carbon removal credits from enhanced rock weathering startup Terradot.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/our-new-deal-to-remove-co2-from-the-atmosphere-by-crushing-rocks/Randy Spockhttps://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/new-approach-to-data-center-and-clean-energy-growth/Illustration of a data center building next to solar panels and wind turbines in a shared industrial park<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Sustainability_SS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Intersect Power, Google and TPG Rise Climate partner to tightly couple data center growth with clean power generation.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/new-approach-to-data-center-and-clean-energy-growth/Data Centers and InfrastructureSustainabilityarticleIntersect Power, Google and TPG Rise Climate partner to tightly couple data center growth with clean power generation.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/new-approach-to-data-center-and-clean-energy-growth/Ruth PoratAlphabet and Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/mass-timber-building/A full view of Google’s first mass timber building at 1265 Borregas in Sunnyvale, California.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/1265_Hero_VideoThumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google's first mass timber building is located at 1265 Borregas in Sunnyvale, California.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/mass-timber-building/SustainabilityarticleGoogle's first mass timber building is located at 1265 Borregas in Sunnyvale, California.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/mass-timber-building/Scott FosterReal Estate & Workplace Serviceshttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-big-scientific-breakthroughs-2024/a picture of an airplane with a gap in the contrails, bracketed by two illustrations of the phrase "A new era of discovery"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AISF_9Things_Hero-2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A recap of the some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs over the past two years.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-big-scientific-breakthroughs-2024/ResearchGoogle DeepMindSustainabilityAIarticleA recap of the some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs over the past two years.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-big-scientific-breakthroughs-2024/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/technology/ai/expanding-flood-forecasting-coverage-helping-partners/a collage of flood related imagery like measuring sticks, water flowing, and temperature tools<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/FloodForecasting_A_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re expanding flood forecasting to over 100 countries and making our breakthrough AI model available to researchers and partners.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/expanding-flood-forecasting-coverage-helping-partners/SustainabilityAIarticleWe’re expanding flood forecasting to over 100 countries and making our breakthrough AI model available to researchers and partners.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/expanding-flood-forecasting-coverage-helping-partners/Yossi Matiashttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/new-paths-for-clean-energy-in-asia-pacific/An illustration of windmills and solar panels<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Clean_Energy_Asia_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our efforts in Asia-Pacific advance our global goal of running on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030. We’ve announced long-term agreements for 275 megawatts of new clean en…Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:34:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/new-paths-for-clean-energy-in-asia-pacific/SustainabilityGoogle in AsiaarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/new-paths-for-clean-energy-in-asia-pacific/Giorgio FortunatoGoogle Asia-Pacifichttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/ai-sustainable-cities/Tiled illustration featuring images of cars, maps and wildfire detection<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Sustainability_collage.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google products use AI technology to create sustainable city solutions for governments, researchers and academics.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:05:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/ai-sustainable-cities/SustainabilityarticleGoogle products use AI technology to create sustainable city solutions for governments, researchers and academics.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/ai-sustainable-cities/Megan FriedmanThe Keywordhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-kairos-power-nuclear-energy-agreement/Video describing how Google and Kairos Power are partnering to accelerate an advanced nuclear clean energy technology.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Kairos_Thumbnail_H.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s first nuclear energy deal is a step toward helping the world decarbonize through investments in advanced clean energy technologies.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-kairos-power-nuclear-energy-agreement/SustainabilityarticleGoogle’s first nuclear energy deal is a step toward helping the world decarbonize through investments in advanced clean energy technologies.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-kairos-power-nuclear-energy-agreement/Michael Terrellhttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september/three images, one of "Gemini at Work" one of "Sundar Pichai giving a speech" and one with the phrase "Audio Overview" -- all featuring an embedded MPB<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MonthlyAI_Hero-1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are seven of Google’s latest AI updates from September.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september/Learning & EducationGoogle.orgGoogle CloudSustainabilityAIGemini FeaturesResearchHealtharticleHere are seven of Google’s latest AI updates from September.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-september/Keyword Teamhttps://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/our-work-to-build-a-more-sustainable-future-in-nebraska/a picture of hundreds of solar panels in a field with a forest in the background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Omaha_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How we’re approaching sustainability in Nebraska to support our data center operations in the state.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/our-work-to-build-a-more-sustainable-future-in-nebraska/Data Centers and InfrastructureSustainabilityarticleHow we’re approaching sustainability in Nebraska to support our data center operations in the state.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/infrastructure/our-work-to-build-a-more-sustainable-future-in-nebraska/Ben TownsendGoogleAmanda Peterson Coriohttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-wildfire-detection/A collage of images displaying a forest, a rendering of the FireSat constellation, a firefighter in the midst of a wildfire and a model of changing winds over a wildfire.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WF-film-thumbnail_1800x1013.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">FireSat is a new global satellite constellation designed to detect and track wildfires the size of a classroom within 20 minutes.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-wildfire-detection/SustainabilityAIarticleFireSat is a new global satellite constellation designed to detect and track wildfires the size of a classroom within 20 minutes.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-wildfire-detection/Christopher Van Arsdalehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-holocene-direct-air-capture/a picture of Earth from outer space and the word Google<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HOLOCENE_Thumbnail.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re announcing a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits from Holocene, at the lowest price on record for direct air capture.Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-holocene-direct-air-capture/SustainabilityarticleWe’re announcing a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits from Holocene, at the lowest price on record for direct air capture.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-holocene-direct-air-capture/Randy Spockhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-research-extreme-heat-resilience/Image shows a view of Miami-Dade County with graphics indicating the average summer land surface temperature.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ai-extreme-heat-hero-_SS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our new Heat Resilience tool uses AI to help cities prioritize where to implement cooling strategies.Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-research-extreme-heat-resilience/ResearchSustainabilityAIarticleOur new Heat Resilience tool uses AI to help cities prioritize where to implement cooling strategies.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-research-extreme-heat-resilience/David ForkGoogle ResearchMansi KansalGoogle Researchhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-pixel-nest-fitbit-plastic-free-packaging/Nest, Fitbit and Pixel devices in new plastic-free packaging.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_seed_stills_16x9_03.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our packaging for Pixel, Fitbit and Nest devices is 100% plastic free. Here’s how we made beautiful packaging that’s easy to recycle.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-pixel-nest-fitbit-plastic-free-packaging/Google NestFitbitSustainabilityPixelarticleOur packaging for Pixel, Fitbit and Nest devices is 100% plastic free. Here’s how we made beautiful packaging that’s easy to recycle.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-pixel-nest-fitbit-plastic-free-packaging/Claude Zellwegerhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-ways-were-advancing-our-clean-energy-commitments-in-the-us/an illustration of clean energy sources like wind power, solar panels and water<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Image_20240816_130902_991.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re announcing new collaborations with Energix Renewables and Swift Current Energy to support our clean energy commitments in the U.S.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-ways-were-advancing-our-clean-energy-commitments-in-the-us/SustainabilityarticleWe’re announcing new collaborations with Energix Renewables and Swift Current Energy to support our clean energy commitments in the U.S.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/new-ways-were-advancing-our-clean-energy-commitments-in-the-us/Amanda Peterson CorioChristopher Scott