Articles Tagged with ''groundwater''

Climate change, USDA land, and the Ogallala—Learn about it all!

Explore how climate indicators are reshaping aquifer management, water wells, and drilling practices.

As the largest source of groundwater in the United States, the Ogallala supports crucial agricultural activities across eight states. With increasing pressures from climate change and overuse, sustainable management practices are becoming essential to preserve this vital resource for future generations.

The EPA’s recent climate study underscores the significant role that greenhouse gases play in driving climate change and highlights the urgent need for action.  

A long-standing battle over 9,500 acres of land in Oklahoma, home to the USDA’s Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, is heating up as GOP Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secures a provision in the farm bill to block the land transfer to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. This provision could influence the future of agricultural research and tribal land claims, making it a critical issue for those in the drilling and agriculture industries.

Tucker Johnson, a 13-year-old future driller, is already making his mark in the well drilling industry, embodying the leadership, work ethic, and innovation needed to carry on his family’s legacy at Johnson Well Drilling.

The Paris 2024 Olympics have highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on major sporting events, from polluted water in the Seine River to extreme weather conditions, raising critical concerns for both athletes and outdoor workers like drillers.

Explore water law updates, Chevron rulings, and PFAS regulations affecting the drilling industry in this episode.

This recap captures the key events and insights from Day 2 of the 2024 South Atlantic Jubilee.