The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will hold a public hearing on October 22 to discuss its specific objection to a proposed wastewater discharge permit.
Of the seven companies that submitted winning bids for geothermal leases, Invenergy Geothermal Development LLC acquired five leases, the most of the companies that successfully bid on the geothermal leases.
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.