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EPA deputy administrator testifies

Senate Confirms David Fotouhi as EPA Deputy Administrator

What critics and supporters have to say
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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These concerns add to broader fears that the agency under Trump may pursue an aggressive deregulatory agenda, rolling back rules on greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and hazardous chemicals.


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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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Lake Mead Overview

Lake Mead Hits Third-Lowest Elevation in a Decade

Despite the historically low water levels, officials are working to ensure that Lake Mead remains open and accessible to the millions who visit each year.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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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


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Maryland Advocates Call for Penalties on Washington Gas

A recent ruling on false environmental claims called for penalties
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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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.


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Groundwater sampling in Manchester

Earth’s Mantle Gases Found in Groundwater Far from Volcanic Zones

A new study from The University of Manchester revealed interesting findings
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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The highest concentrations of these gases were detected in the oldest and deepest groundwater samples—some over 20,000 years old.


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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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‘Tastes Like Water, Because It Is’

How Orange County Is Turning Sewage Into a Lifeline
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 10, 2025
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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.


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DEME Acquires 50% Stake in BAUER Offshore Technologies

Strengthening Offshore Wind Capabilities
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 5, 2025
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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. 


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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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In Southern Arizona, Community Opposition to Mining Grows

The opposition is growing in towns that once relied on the industry.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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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.


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