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East Texas Eyes a New Energy Frontier with Geothermal Power and Lithium Extraction

T5 Smackover Partners plans a modular project in the Smackover Formation
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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T5 Smackover Partners plans a modular project in the Smackover Formation that pairs geothermal electricity with large-scale lithium production, though technical and economic hurdles remain.


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EPA Touts First-Year PFAS Crackdown — But Is It Enough?

Critics argue the response to “forever chemicals” still falls short of the scale of contamination.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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The agency highlights nearly $1 billion in funding, expanded testing, and Superfund enforcement, while critics argue the response to “forever chemicals” still falls short of the scale of contamination.


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The U.S. Climate Shift After EPA’s Repeal

A single legal decision is unraveling much of America’s climate regulatory system.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 16, 2026
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Climate policy in the U.S. is shifting from a national framework toward a patchwork of state rules, market trends, and court battles.


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Water Systems Confront a New Wave of Cyber Risk

From pumps to passwords, the EPA is acknowledging a real threat to water infrastructure.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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What’s clear is that cybersecurity has officially joined the list of essential water system responsibilities, right alongside water quality testing and infrastructure maintenance. 


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$500K to Detroit’s Green Door to Turn Brownfields Into Jobs

The grant will fund hands-on training in asbestos, lead, and site cleanup, putting hundreds of residents on a path to environmental careers
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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As Detroit continues its uneven but steady redevelopment, investments like this aim to ensure that the people living near long-neglected properties are not just bystanders to change, but participants in it.


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Groundwater Industry Heads to Capitol Hill for 2026 NGWA Fly-In

Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits and more
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 14, 2026
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Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits, PFAS policy, workforce programs, and funding for national groundwater monitoring.


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Low Prices, No Margins: Why Bakken Drilling Just Came to a Standstill

Drilling rigs operated by Continental Resources have gone quiet in North Dakota
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 10, 2026
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The Bakken isn’t running out of oil. But for the moment, much of it is staying in the ground, waiting for prices to make drilling worthwhile again.


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San Diego Sees Momentum on Tijuana River Cleanup

For decades, untreated wastewater from across the border has flowed north into Southern California
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 10, 2026
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New treatment upgrades and cross-border agreements aim to curb decades of pollution, but long-term success will hinge on maintenance and follow-through.


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Fervo Energy Hits New Milestone with Hottest Geothermal Well Yet in Utah

Temperatures recorded at the site, known as Project Blanford, exceeded 555°F
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 9, 2026
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Although the findings from Project Blanford are still in the early stages, they indicate promising potential for future advancements.


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Colorado River Negotiators Are Nearly Out of Time and Snowpack

Bottom line: Time and water are running low on the Colorado River.
Jake Bolster Wyatt Myskow
February 4, 2026
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With another federal deadline only weeks away and record-low snowfall further drying out the watershed, states have begun talking about whether they are prepared for litigation.


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