The EPA's aggressive enforcement strategy in Hawaii reflects the urgency of addressing wastewater pollution in one of the nation’s most environmentally sensitive states.
With projects like Araxá gaining momentum, and with companies investing across the entire value chain, the mining industry is no longer just digging—it’s building.
“As assistant administrator for water, I will listen to our partners and accelerate progress achieving Congress’ vision laid out in the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and other environmental statutes.”
The scale marks a sharp increase from last year’s 900 events, reflecting surging interest from corporations, nonprofits, and philanthropies despite political headwinds in the United States.
The addition marks the second high-profile hire to Bracewell’s environment, lands and resources team this month, following the arrival of Shailesh “Shai” Sahay.
Coal is being kept on life support, not because it’s the best or cheapest option, but because of political commitments to an industry long past its prime.
The concerns over unknown contamination sources, potential exposure pathways beyond just drinking water, and historical exposures remain on many minds.