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"Make Gas Cans Great Again?"

EPA Declares War on Annoying Spouts — and Everyone Has Feelings About It
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 31, 2025
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The agency’s goal, Zeldin said, is to "clear the way for manufacturers and consumers to be able to produce and use gas cans that are safe, compliant, and consumer friendly."


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U.S. and Mexico Finalize Historic Deal to End the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

As part of the deal, Mexico agreed to begin construction immediately on two long-delayed priority projects.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 30, 2025
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In what is being described as a “massive environmental and national security win,” the United States and Mexico have reached a landmark agreement to permanently address the Tijuana River sewage crisi


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BLM Rescinding Five Rules Governing Geothermal Resources on Public Lands

Rescinded rules are ‘obsolete,’ ‘outdated,’ ‘redundant,’ ‘no longer relevant,’ BLM says
J.J. Smith
July 30, 2025
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The reasons provided by BLM for rescinding the regulations governing geothermal resources leasing vary with some rules designated as “no longer in use.


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Ask Brock: What’s Your Greatest Concern for the Drilling Industry?

It’s Not Just About Water—It’s About How We Show Up
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 25, 2025
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Drillers are not just machine operators. They’re the ones trusted to slice into the earth, find the aquifer, and deliver water to families and communities.


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Could Blackouts Increase 100‑Fold by 2030? DOE Says It’s Possible

The U.S. Department of Energy is sounding the alarm on our electric grid.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 23, 2025
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Retiring traditional power sources like coal and natural gas without putting firm replacements in place, just as new demands—especially from AI data centers—are skyrocketing, sets us up for trouble.


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A valley in Nevada

Crescent Valley Geothermal Production Facility OK’d by BLM

Latest geothermal project is the fourth approved by BLM in less than a month
J.J. Smith
July 23, 2025
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The Crescent Valley project could generate up to 30 megawatts, which is enough to power over 33,000 homes, BLM says.


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No Federal Standards: Localities Shoulder Health Risks of Reused Water

Water-reuse agencies ask ‘what’s the best level’ of risk to human health 
J.J. Smith
July 22, 2025
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The lack of an overall risk-based approach has resulted in municipalities and states establishing different water-quality parameters, including for E coli or fecal coliform that have been “highly variable."


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Carbon Capture Drillers Meet Demand from 270 Projects

Highlands Drilling shares how they’re navigating the uncertain frontier of carbon capture
Austin Keating
July 18, 2025
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More than 270 CCS projects are in development nationwide, spanning everything from ethanol refineries to heavy industry. But each project is a test of technical ingenuity, regulatory patience, and community trust.


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Detroit Michigan

EPA Begins PCB Soil Cleanup at Joe Louis Greenway Site in Detroit

The cleanup process is expected to take four to five weeks.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 15, 2025
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The EPA is overseeing the cleanup in cooperation with the city to ensure the site is safe for public use once incorporated into the Greenway project.


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EPA Funds Effort to Reduce Fertilizer Runoff from Farms into Lake Erie

$3.7 million allocated to provide farmers with technical assistance at managing nutrient runoff
J.J. Smith
July 14, 2025
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This funding helps farmers apply nutrients more efficiently, safeguarding the long-term health and sustainability of Lake Erie.



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