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East Texas at a Crossroads: Water, Lithium, and Energy Dependence

Two drilling projects, one region, and a growing chorus of concern over who profits and who pays the price.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 26, 2025
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Halliburton will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells in GeoFrame Energy's geothermal and direct lithium extraction (DLE) project in East Texas


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Rethink How You Handle Hazardous Waste

That's what the EPA is telling small businesses.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 26, 2025
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The EPA is working directly with businesses through something called Expedited Settlement Agreements,


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Nuclear Comeback? DOE Fast-Tracks New Reactors

And a Big Restart in Michigan
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 25, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just made two big moves that could reshape the future of nuclear energy in America.


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Can Solar and Geothermal Energy Help a Church and Its Neighbors Wean Off Fossil Fuels?

The church spent $10,000 on boiler repairs this past year alone
Phil McKenna
June 25, 2025
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Spurred by rising utility bills, St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church in Salem, Mass., looked for alternatives. Its “Heaven and Earth” plan would loop in much of downtown Salem.


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Public Land Sale Blocked: GOP Plan Hits a Wall

“Together we will burn this thing to the ground the way it needs to be done.”
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 24, 2025
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Despite setbacks, Senator Lee reaffirmed his commitment to the broader effort, stating, “I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.”


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Worker Groups Float Revisions to OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule

First four days of public hearing on the proposed rule focus on impacts to business and worker safety
J.J. Smith
June 24, 2025
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Cal/OSHA strengthened worker-heat-protections by mandating specific requirements from employers, including worker rest breaks in shaded areas without risk of retaliation.


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EPA Cracks Down on Rising River Temperatures in the Umpqua Basin

What It Means for Oregon’s Waters, Wildlife, and Communities
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 23, 2025
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he Umpqua River is more than just a body of water. It’s a lifeline for communities, a haven for wildlife, and a spiritual symbol for Indigenous tribes 


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New Filter System to Mitigate PFAS Said to Last 40 Years

The permeable adsorptive barrier (PAB) reduced PFAS by 99.9 percent at a former naval air station.
J.J. Smith
June 23, 2025
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With one of the biggest questions facing the use of PFAS filters being how to dispose of such filters once they are filled, Ryan Moore said “For our system, we don't necessarily have to do anything (related to) disposal.”


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Interior Department Eyes Rollback of 2024 Coal Mining Oversight Rule

Ten‑Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule—adopted April 9, 2024—would be rescinded and replaced
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 22, 2025
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Supporters argue the 2024 rule burdened regulators and states with confusing definitions, inflexible deadlines, and extra layers of federal review


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Interior Department Eyes First Offshore Mineral Lease in Decades

Interior Department Launches Public Process for Historic Seabed Mineral Lease in American Samoa
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 19, 2025
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The ocean floor holds key minerals we need for clean energy, but tapping into them could come at a serious environmental cost.


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