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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”
National Driller staff
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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EPA deputy administrator testifies

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 Chimney Hollow Reservoir project taken from a small plane.

Uranium Discovered at Colorado’s Chimney Hollow Dam

Northern Water Officials Say There’s No Cause for Alarm
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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Officials are confident that the long-awaited Chimney Hollow Reservoir will soon begin serving Colorado—with safe, clean water flowing from its depths.


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Lake Mead Overview

Lake Mead Hits Third-Lowest Elevation in a Decade

Despite the historically low water levels, officials are working to ensure that Lake Mead remains open and accessible to the millions who visit each year.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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While the Bureau of Reclamation expects water levels to remain above 1,050 feet through the end of 2025, projections suggest levels could fall below 1,040 feet in 2026


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Maryland Advocates Call for Penalties on Washington Gas

A recent ruling on false environmental claims called for penalties
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 11, 2025
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The legal battle between the state’s utility watchdog and Washington Gas is heating up after the company’s claims that methane gas is cleaner and cheaper than electricity were deemed false.


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