Can Wood Make Data Centers Sustainable? Microsoft Thinks So

Microsoft is testing a new way to reduce carbon emissions by building data centers with wood instead of the usual steel and concrete. The company’s goal? To cut down on the carbon footprint of these massive facilities as demand for data centers continues to skyrocket.

But is this approach really as green as it sounds? In this video, we’ll dive into Microsoft’s experiment with cross-laminated timber (CLT), a prefabricated, fire-resistant wood material, and explore the estimated 35% carbon reduction.

We’ll also cover what critics are saying – from concerns about cutting down trees to alternative ideas like spray foam insulation and the broader challenges of sustainable tech infrastructure.

Join us as we weigh the environmental benefits and downsides of Microsoft’s wooden data center initiative and ask the question: Is this a true step toward greener tech, or just a small fix for a much bigger problem?