Dry Canada tapping US energy

The power station below the upper dam of the Bull Run watershed east of Portland. Oregon’s Bull Run rainforest does not get water from the Columbia River. But a severe wildfire like one last summer could force officials to shut down the dams and stop drawing water from Bull Run. — Photos: ©️2024 The New York Times Company

IN February, the United States did something that it had not done in many years – the country sent more electricity to Canada than it received from its northern neighbour.

Then, in March, US electricity exports to Canada climbed even more, reaching their highest level since at least 2010.