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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Ten‑Day Notices and Corrective Action” rule—adopted April 9, 2024—would be rescinded and replaced
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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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Energy Secretary Wright Defends Trump’s FY 2026 Budget

Dubbed, A Golden Era of American Energy Dominance”
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The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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Environmental advocates decry the budget as an outright assault on climate action.


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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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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady, Signals Cuts

What It Means for the Drilling Industry and American Business
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 18, 2025
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With inflation inching upward again, uncertainty around tariffs, and political pressure mounting, the energy sector—and the broader business community—will be watching closely to see whether Powell can walk the tightrope between inflation control and economic support.


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$26 Million to Help Schools and Child-Care Centers Cut Lead in Drinking Water

Even as cities like Albany, New York push to meet federal deadlines, many school districts face significant financial and logistical challenges.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 17, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today unveiled a plan to channel $26 million in grants to states and territories.


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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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The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona has lined 3,000 feet of their canals with solar panels.

Gila River Tribes Intend to Float Solar Panels on a Reservoir

Could the Technology Help the Colorado River?
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 16, 2025
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On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are cautious, but some say the West can’t afford to wait.


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The Driller Newscast episode 149: Hard Hats, Hot Topics, and Dad Jokes
Episode 149 – The Driller Newscast

Hard Hats, Hot Takes, and Dad Jokes: Drillers Talk Safety and Geothermal’s Future

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Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 11, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.


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