Amy Harder

Geothermal — power drawn from the Earth's natural heat — is pulling off something remarkable in today's hyper-polarized America: Winning fans across the political spectrum.Why it matters: The bipar...

Lawmakers are considering forcing data centers to shoulder new costs and restrictions while speeding up the energy infrastructure needed to power the AI boom.Why it matters: The bipartisan legislat...

America is adding record amounts of clean power despite President Trump's opposition to wind and solar — but the industry's top trade group warns the growth could fall off a "cliff" as soon as 2028...

A new coalition launched Wednesday is seeking a triple win for a data center industry that lately has struggled to notch any wins at all.The big picture: Tech giants Google and Nvidia are partnerin...

EXIT GLACIER, Alaska — America's 49th state is a study in contrasts: Rapidly melting glaciers like this one attract tourists, while the oil industry underpinning its economy is getting a fresh boos...

Wildfires demand action on radically different timelines: during the crisis, before the next fire season and over the coming decades.Why it matters: Climate change is worsening the underlying risk,...

Willie Nelson has become an unlikely barometer of America's biggest infrastructure fights. He once protested the Keystone XL pipeline and fracking. Today, he's fighting data centers.Why it matters:...

Move over, data centers. AI's climate impact may extend well beyond the electricity it consumes.Why it matters: A new peer-reviewed study finds AI could help produce more oil and natural gas — and ...

SEATTLE — Wildfire smoke blanketing this coastal city and much of the West is bringing an ominous reminder that the reach of destructive fires is growing. Why it matters: Climate scientists study h...

Data: International Energy Agency; Note: In terrawatt-hours; Chart: Amy Harder/AxiosA recent United Nations call to power data centers with renewable energy highlights a central tension in the AI b...

ASHBURN, Va. – A test server hall tucked inside America's "data center alley" offers a rare firsthand look inside the AI boom.Why it matters: Seeing how AI is physically made helps sharpen our unde...