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While the Bureau of Reclamation expects water levels to remain above 1,050 feet through the end of 2025, projections suggest levels could fall below 1,040 feet in 2026

The legal battle between the state’s utility watchdog and Washington Gas is heating up after the company’s claims that methane gas is cleaner and cheaper than electricity were deemed false.

The highest concentrations of these gases were detected in the oldest and deepest groundwater samples—some over 20,000 years old.

Zeldin kicked off the trip in Alaska’s oil-rich North Slope before heading south to Anchorage, Whittier, and the remote village of Chenega.

Orange County’s pioneering plant even earned a Guinness World Record in 2018 for the most wastewater purified into drinking water in a single day.

The deal includes an option for DEME to acquire the remaining 50% stake within the next five years, indicating a long-term commitment to expanding its offshore wind capabilities. 

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.

A rush of proposals to mine the state’s famed “sky islands” with water drawn from overtaxed aquifers is drawing opposition from people who know the industry’s boom and bust cycles.

Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.

While the administration heralds these moves as steps toward energy independence and scientific integrity, critics warn of potential safety risks and political interference.