Greenpeace is carrying out campaigns against big brands like Apple to eliminate the spread of toxic chemicals that they believe to be a global threat to the environment. Apple has faced criticism for depending on 'dirty energy' and failing to adhere to environmental regulations. This is not the first time that Greenpeace has protested about Apple's source of energy for their data centers. Back in April and a month later they

Following these protests by Greenpeace, we reported that claims from Greenpeace that its North Carolina data center will be mostly coal powered. Apple maintains that 60 per cent of the power will be eventually delivered on-site from a solar farm and currently proposed.

Indeed Greenpeace has recognised that Apple is making some changes. We recently wrote how on its commitment to renewable energy. Greenpeace increased Apple's score in a number of areas in its "" report. The report, released in April, analyzed electricity consumption by data centers. However, Greenpeace said: "Ultimately, if Apple wants to get serious about its commitment to a coal-free iCloud, the most important thing it can do is use its buying leverage with Duke Energy and other utilities to push for cleaner electricity options."