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Ohio EPA Draft Permit Would Allow Data Centers to Discharge Wastewater Into Rivers

Residents question environmental tradeoffs as state reviews proposal
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 3, 2026
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As Ohio continues to attract large-scale data center investment, regulators, communities, and industry leaders will need to determine how to manage both economic development and the state’s waterways.


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Dry Wells Raise Questions as Michigan Quarry Plans Expansion

Quarries often pump large volumes of groundwater to keep mining areas dry and operational.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 1, 2026
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Residents near a quarry in southern Michigan say something has changed underground — and not in a good way.


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Australian Startup CoilRig Gets Boost to Rethink Geothermal Drilling

The South Australian government’s Department of State Development awarded the company grants
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 27, 2026
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As geothermal heat pumps gain traction globally, the challenge has increasingly moved from proving the technology works to deploying it efficiently.


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A Groundbreaking Geothermal Heating and Cooling Network Saves This Colorado College Money and Water

Phil McKenna
February 24, 2026
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When a former oil and gas developer partnered with Colorado Mesa University on geothermal, the school saved millions and set a new standard for energy-efficient buildings.


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The Driller Newscast episode 157: From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup
Episode 157 – The Driller Newscast

From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup

John Oldani
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Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 20, 2026
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Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy.




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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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Trump Will Order Defense Department to Buy Coal Power

Climate and security experts say the plan is outdated and could place the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage.
Phil McKenna
February 10, 2026
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The order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by a White House official, comes as the administration plans to repeal the endangerment finding, a landmark climate ruling that determined greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health.


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Vertical Turbine Pumps: Advanced Engineering Solutions Ensure Reliable Performance

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Alan Hummer
February 10, 2026
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Vertical turbine pumps represent a well-established and reliable technology that has stood the test of time.


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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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A Driller's Life: Safety at Home

This is the 8th Entry in Beath's Series
Jim Beath
February 3, 2026
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Entry number 8 of Jim Beath's engrossing series - this one is about safety on and off the rig.


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