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Inside Climate News spoke to Brock Yordy, a drilling expert who worked for the oil and gas industry and the U.S. military and now focuses on geothermal.

Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.

Many drill bits used in water well drilling and mining are tungsten carbide-tipped due to their durability and resistance to extreme wear. If tungsten becomes hard to find, prices could go up for manufacturers and drillers.

The drilling industry relies mostly on U.S.-produced steel, so it won’t be hit as hard as some other sectors. Steel and aluminum are essential for drill rigs, casings, well screens, heat exchangers, and piping systems used in water and geothermal drilling. 

At a gathering at EPA headquarters, members of Congress and environmental advocates accused agency management of defying court orders, halting programs and failing to enforce environmental protections.

Mud school, or formal training programs in drilling fluid engineering, have been around since at least the mid-20th century.

America's drilling initiative to responsibly drill, define, and develop North America's critical natural resources. 

With over 13,000 homes and 250 businesses affected, the EPA has deployed nearly 500 personnel, expecting that number to surpass 1,000 in the coming days. 

Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth. 

Earlier today, President Donald Trump's administration announced a temporary halt on most federal grants and loans to local governments, hospitals, schools, and businesses.