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Articles Tagged with ''government policy''

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EPA Proposes Record Biofuel Standards to Boost Rural America

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out an ambitious plan this week
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 16, 2025
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As the comment period begins, the debate over biofuels being a solution—or a distraction—remains squarely at the EPA’s doorstep.


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Zeldin's Alaska Tour Sparks Debate Over Energy Future

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just wrapped a whirlwind, week-long tour across Alaska
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 10, 2025
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Zeldin kicked off the trip in Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope before heading south to Anchorage, Whittier, and the remote village of Chenega.


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A side profile of a coal mine

Interior Approves Bull Mountains Coal Mine Expansion

The approval raises concerns among different groups
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 6, 2025
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As the expansion moves forward, the debate continues over the balance between energy development and environmental protection. 


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Feds Invest $50 Million in Colorado River Basin Sustainability

But Critics Say It’s Not Enough
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 6, 2025
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The $50 million investment may represent both promise and a stark reminder: no amount of monitoring can replace the need for lasting, systemic change.


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Trump's Steel Tariff Surge Rekindles Trade Tensions

Echoes Industry Warnings and Strategic Shifts
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 4, 2025
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The coming months will reveal whether these adaptive strategies will soften the blow of what many are calling a new era of industrial trade warfare.


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The Alaska Oil Pipeline

Interior Department Moves to Roll Back Alaska Drilling Rule

The decision sparks debate over energy and environmental balance.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 4, 2025
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As the fight over America’s energy future continues, Alaska once again finds itself at the heart of it—caught between oil rigs and caribou herds, national policy and local tradition.


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Natural landscape in Nevada

Interior Department Fast-Tracks Geothermal Projects in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will handle environmental assessments within a 14-day window under the new emergency guidelines.
J.J. Smith
June 3, 2025
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Among the first to benefit from the accelerated review process are three geothermal projects in Nevada, all led by Ormat Nevada, Inc.


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The Great Salt Lake in Utah

EPA Awards $2 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Sites in Utah

The focus will be on the SLC Station Center area
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.


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IRS Says Energy Tax Credits for 2025 Will Remain Despite Effort to End Such Credits

Geothermal energy among energy producers eligible for 2025 tax credits
J.J. Smith
May 30, 2025
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In addition to geothermal energy, the different types of energy producers eligible for such tax credits for calendar year 2025 include wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, solar energy, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower production, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.


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Trump Signs Sweeping Orders to Spark Nuclear Renaissance

Critics Raise Alarms Over Risks and Rhetoric
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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While the administration heralds these moves as steps toward energy independence and scientific integrity, critics warn of potential safety risks and political interference.


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