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International Energy Report Projects a Slower Transition to Renewables

However, Oil Could Still Peak This Decade
Blanca Begert
November 29, 2025
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A new report from the International Energy Agency says renewable energy is surging ahead, but natural gas demand could peak five years later than it forecasted last year.


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EPA Responds to Claims Over “Forever Chemical” Pesticides with Clarification and Context

Agency says approved compounds are not PFAS, while critics call for clearer oversight amid rising public concern
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 29, 2025
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responded to a wave of online claims suggesting the agency recently approved pesticides containing “forever chemicals,” a term commonly used to describe a group of persistent and potentially toxic substances known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).



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Lowe’s to Pay $12.5 Million for Violations of Federal Lead Paint Safety Rules

Settlement includes nationwide compliance program to protect families from lead exposure during renovations
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 29, 2025
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The agency is urging homeowners to ask whether contractors are RRP-certified before allowing any renovations that could disturb painted surfaces in older homes.


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EPA Commits $3 Billion in New Funding to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water

Agency also redistributes $1.1 billion in unused funds as updated data reveals fewer lead service lines than previously thought
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 29, 2025
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As states begin drawing from this new wave of funding, the EPA says it will track progress closely to ensure transparency and effectiveness in how the money is used.


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Ditching the Mesh: Mines Can Reduce Water Consumption and Save Costs with Printed Spacers on RO Membranes

Craig Beckman is the CEO of Aqua Membranes
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 29, 2025
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Mining operations are often scrutinized for their excessive use of resources including water, energy, and land. 



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New Report Lays Out Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Laws

The report is titled “Actionable Criteria for Achieving Equitable"
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 26, 2025
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Major Oil Cleanup at Dunsmuir Railyard, Restores Sacramento River Shoreline

Over a century of contamination addressed through multi-agency cleanup effort in Northern California
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 26, 2025
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The EPA says it will continue supporting state partners and monitoring the site to ensure long-term environmental protections are maintained.


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The Driller Newscast episode 154 - Beyond the MOS: The Hidden Project Management Power of Military Veterans
Episode 154 – The Driller Newscast

Beyond the MOS: The Hidden Project Management Power of Military Veterans

John Oldani
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Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
November 24, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy connects global climate urgency with real-world infrastructure work, and also sits down with retired Army National Guard sergeant Shane Banks


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Pacific Institute Report Finds Sharp Rise in Water-Related Violence Worldwide

Water-related conflicts were recorded in every major world region in 2024.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 24, 2025
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A new analysis from the Pacific Institute shows that violence involving water resources has climbed to its highest level on record, continuing a steep upward trend that has accelerated over the past several years.


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Global Water Resources Adds Christa Steele to Board

Company Eyes Growth in Arizona
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 24, 2025
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Global Water owns and operates 39 water, wastewater, and recycled water systems, primarily in high-growth corridors around Phoenix and Tucson. 


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