Polis defends data centers as Colorado juggles energy demands
ASPEN, Colo. — Colorado's Democratic governor, Jared Polis, defended data centers, touted oil and gas rules and bemoaned climate change in a recent interview in this mountain town. Why it matters : Colorado has long been a microcosm of the nation's debates on energy, AI and the effects of a warming planet. Polis, who is leaving office in January due to term limits, has spent nearly eight years governing through each of those fights. Inside the room: In an interview with Axios on stage at the As…



