In a bold move to address climate change, tech giants Amazon, Google, and Meta have signed a pledge to triple global nuclear power capacity by 2050. However, Microsoft and Apple have notably abstained from signing, underscoring a clear divide in corporate approaches to clean energy.
The initiative, aimed at accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy sources, has gained traction among some of the world’s largest companies. Amazon, Google, and Meta have committed to supporting the expansion of nuclear energy as a key component of their sustainability strategies. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Apple’s decision to stay out of the pledge has sparked discussions about differing priorities and risk appetites in the tech industry’s fight against climate change.
As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the contrasting positions of these tech leaders highlight the complex and varied paths toward achieving a sustainable future.
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Amazon, Google, and Meta Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity by 2050 – Microsoft and Apple Opt Out, Highlighting Diverging Stances
Source: GIGAZINE
https://gigazine.net/news/20250314-triple-nuclear-energy/
March 14, 2025, 06:00
The World Nuclear Association has announced that several major companies have signed a pledge to support tripling global nuclear power capacity by 2050. Amazon, Google, and Meta are among the signatories, while Apple and Microsoft have notably abstained, revealing a clear divide in corporate approaches to clean energy.
The initiative, aimed at accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy sources, has gained traction among some of the world’s largest companies. Amazon, Google, and Meta have committed to supporting the expansion of nuclear energy as a key component of their sustainability strategies. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Apple’s decision to stay out of the pledge has sparked discussions about differing priorities and risk appetites in the tech industry’s fight against climate change.
The World Nuclear Association has long championed the expansion of nuclear energy, with over 140 nuclear-related companies and 14 financial institutions previously expressing support. This latest pledge saw 14 additional companies sign on, with many stating that “nuclear energy is essential to meet rising electricity demands and achieve decarbonization goals.”
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Major Global Companies Pledge Historic Support to Triple Nuclear Energy – World Nuclear Association
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Amazon, Google and Meta Support Tripling of Nuclear Capacity by 2050 – Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/ac89bb72-9d9f-4510-82a5-9240afe79695 -
Amazon, Meta, Google Want to Triple Nuclear Power by 2050 – The Register
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Amazon, Google, and Meta Sign Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power by 2050 – New York Post
https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/business/amazon-google-and-meta-sign-pledge-to-triple-nuclear-power-by-2050/
Source: Amazon, Google, and Meta Sign Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power by 2050 – Microsoft and Apple Opt Out, Highlighting Diverging Stances [Shoko-san★]
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2: Netizen Reactions
“In the near future, power dynamics will be determined by how much companies invest in server infrastructure. To secure stable, large-scale power, nuclear energy is the only viable option. Relying on fossil fuels would mean spewing massive amounts of CO2 and facing criticism from all sides.”
3: Netizen Reactions
“Apple and Meta are companies I personally have no connection to. My ties with Microsoft will end this October. Lately, I’ve been considering cutting ties with Google as well.”
4: Netizen Reactions
“Relying on fission-based nuclear power as a stopgap until we achieve breeder reactors or fusion energy feels like a dead-end strategy for the future.”
5: Netizen Reactions
“Breeder reactors were deemed unfeasible for at least another century by experts at Monju. Fusion energy won’t be commercially viable without a groundbreaking breakthrough. It’s all just money down the drain with empty promises. Until a genius emerges to solve these problems, we’re stuck depending on nuclear power.”
6: Netizen Reactions
“It’s refreshing to see companies not blindly following the crowd. In Japan, everyone would just fall in line.”
7: Netizen Reactions
“Are you Chinese?”
8: Netizen Reactions
“Do IT companies really have that much to do with nuclear power? Of course, Trump would be all for burning fossil fuels.”
9: Netizen Reactions
“Server maintenance and expansion require massive, stable power supplies. That’s why WD is ditching SSDs and focusing on HDDs—they’re betting big on the growing importance of server-related infrastructure.”
10: Netizen Reactions
“Corporate philosophies and ethics—this really highlights the fundamental differences between new players and established giants.”
11: Netizen Reactions
“While electricity sales have plateaued recently, they’ve been on a steady rise due to the growth of IT and nighttime societal activity. No wonder urban areas are heating up.”
12: Netizen Reactions
“Microsoft plans to start purchasing fusion energy in 2028.”
13: Netizen Reactions
“Every day, there’s news and videos about stocks and investments saying, ‘Now’s the bottom, it’s the perfect time to buy!’ or ‘Shareholder benefits! Profits are guaranteed this year!’ But when you hear too much good news, you start to wonder, ‘Is this really okay? Isn’t this excessive?’
Just look at the fallout from Trump’s tariffs, the weak dollar and strong yen (due to rate hikes), and global tensions. There are already so many negative consequences.”
14: Netizen Reactions
“Microsoft didn’t sign this pledge because they’re clearly betting on fusion energy development instead. Meanwhile, in Japan, fusion energy is still a fairy tale.
Last August, even experts like Dr. Shunichi Tanaka, former chairman of Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority and president of the Atomic Energy Society, expressed doubts about ITER’s feasibility. He pointed out that high-energy neutrons would severely damage the vacuum vessel materials.
Everyone’s just pushing their own agenda, huh?”
15: Netizen Reactions
“If we can’t even decommission reactors properly, expanding nuclear power will lead to disaster. Operating reactors beyond their lifespan is just wrong.”
16: Netizen Reactions
“The U.S. has plenty of space, so it’s fine for them.”
17: Netizen Reactions
“The more electricity you consume, the more developed you are—that seems to be the trend. But without consumption, there’s no need for generation. That’s where AI comes in. It’ll consume electricity, even if it’s wasteful.”
18: Netizen Reactions
“We might reach a point where more resources are allocated to AI than to humans. If that happens, the global population capacity could be much lower than expected.”
19: Netizen Reactions
“By then, birth rates worldwide will have plummeted to around 1.2 due to the endless stream of adult content provided by massive server farms. So, no worries.”
20: Netizen Reactions
“With population growth in Africa and the Islamic world, I don’t think the global population will decline that quickly.”
21: Netizen Reactions
“This is all about being anti-Trump.
Yesterday’s news: The FTC, under the Trump administration, launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft. This follows the Biden administration’s crackdown on Amazon Prime.
Apple won’t budge on LGBTQ issues either.”
22: Netizen Reactions
“China’s DeepSeek proved two months ago that AI doesn’t need as much power as people think.”
23: Netizen Reactions
“It’s Hindu-majority India, actually. And don’t forget, the CEOs of Microsoft, Google, and IBM are all Indian.”
24: Netizen Reactions
“People often say Islamic nations are growing, but in high-income countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, birth rates are well below 2, hovering around 1.6 to 1.8. Kuwait is at 2.21, while Turkey, Iran, and Qatar are at 1.9.
These countries provide secondary education for women, empowering them to advocate for themselves and negotiate family planning. In contrast, in patriarchal societies like Yemen and Afghanistan, women are treated like slaves, leading to overpopulation.
Even in Japan, families with poor relationships but many children are sometimes investigated for potential domestic abuse.”
25: Netizen Reactions
“Both HDDs and SSDs are equally important for servers. WD’s focus on HDDs isn’t about servers—it’s just that they lack strength in SSDs.”
26: Netizen Reactions
“WD sold its SSD division to SanDisk, claiming it was to leverage each other’s strengths. But let’s be real—it was a liability for WD. Just sour grapes.”
27: Netizen Reactions
“Microsoft has invested in small modular reactors for data centers and even bought the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. So why didn’t they sign this pledge?”
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