An A.I. Boom Makes Electricians Flock to Central Washington
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An A.I. Boom Makes Electricians Flock to Central Washington

The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply.
Abnormally Dry Canada Taps U.S. Energy, Reversing Usual Flow
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Abnormally Dry Canada Taps U.S. Energy, Reversing Usual Flow

Lower-than-normal rain and snow have reduced Canada’s hydropower production, raising worries in the industry about the effects of climate change.