The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than in over a decade as electricity demand surges from data centers, factories, and electric vehicles. Meanwhile, renewable energy growth is slowing, partly due to the Trump administration's policies favoring fossil fuels over wind and solar.
Background
The US energy sector has been transitioning toward renewables for years, but recent policy shifts and surging demand have reignited fossil fuel development.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 20, 2026 at 05:48 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10