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200 Days with 200 Pro-Environmental Actions Under Trump Administration

The EPA celebrated this milestone this week
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 12, 2025
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Others have voiced concern that the administration’s emphasis on permitting reform and energy expansion could ultimately prioritize industry growth over ecosystem health.


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Cybersecurity

EPA Allocates $9.5M for Grants to Increase Cybersecurity at Drinking Water Systems

The deadline to apply for funding under this program is Oct. 6, 2025
J.J. Smith
August 11, 2025
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Cyber attackers have taken notice of the U.S. water and wastewater systems sector, “and utility size simply doesn’t matter” to the attackers, said Jennifer Lyn Walker, WaterISAC’s director of infrastructure cyber defense


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Ontario Slips Out of Fraser Institute’s Top 10 for Mining Investment

Two other Canadian jurisdictions—Saskatchewan (7th) and Newfoundland and Labrador (8th)—secured top 10 positions.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 6, 2025
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Ontario may still hold world-class mineral wealth—from gold in Red Lake to nickel in the Ring of Fire—but its ability to attract mining investment depends on more than geology.


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Purdue Team Unveils Breakthrough Water Treatment That Destroys ‘Forever Chemicals’

Startup Frellmann Water Technologies launches to bring the breakthrough to communities and industry.
Austin Keating
August 6, 2025
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Purdue-led team develops a scalable water treatment that doesn’t just trap PFAS and other contaminants – it destroys them. 


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Paige Hallen Hanson Confirmed as EPA Chief Financial Officer

She Brings Capitol Hill Experience and Fiscal Expertise
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 5, 2025
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“Paige did a great job as Associate CFO in the first administration,” said former EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “She has the experience and knowledge the agency needs.”


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DOE Taps Standard Nuclear for First U.S. Advanced Reactor Fuel Pilot Program

It Begins Rebuilding Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain, Reducing Foreign Dependence
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 5, 2025
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Both pilot programs are central to the administration’s nuclear strategy, which positions next-generation reactors as key assets in national security and energy independence.


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Federal Advisory Panel Pushes Back on EPA's Plan to Roll Back PFAS Drinking Water Protections

Advocacy groups question legality of rescinding, delaying PFAS regulations set in 2024
J.J. Smith
August 5, 2025
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“Due to the anti backsliding provision in the Safe Drinking Water Act, it is illegal for EPA to arbitrarily decide to repeal or weaken existing drinking water standards.”


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General Atomics Unveils PFAS Destruction Technology in Lake Elmo Demonstration

Rep. Betty McCollum joined state and local leaders at the Lake Elmo site to witness the real-time elimination of PFAS
Austin Keating
August 5, 2025
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General Atomics plans to bring the PERSES system to additional test sites across the country in the coming months.


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FY25 Underground Injection Grants Slightly Lower Than FY24

$12.7 million allocated for FY25 UIC grants is a reduction of $17,000 compared to FY24 funding.
J.J. Smith
August 5, 2025
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EPA advises those planning to file a UIC grant application to contact their regional office for application information.


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Air Force Base Contamination AFFF

Wurtsmith AFB: Evaluating Cost, Energy, and Waste Management for PFAS Groundwater Containment Options

A look at two PFAS cleanup approaches reveals how choosing the right technology can slash costs and shrink environmental impact
Maureen Dooley Jeremy Birnstingl
August 4, 2025
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As the Department of Defense confronts soaring PFAS cleanup costs, a landmark comparison at Wurtsmith Air Force Base reveals a new path forward.


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