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The Alaska Oil Pipeline

Interior Department Moves to Roll Back Alaska Drilling Rule

The decision sparks debate over energy and environmental balance.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 4, 2025
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As the fight over America’s energy future continues, Alaska once again finds itself at the heart of it—caught between oil rigs and caribou herds, national policy and local tradition.


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Natural landscape in Nevada

Interior Department Fast-Tracks Geothermal Projects in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will handle environmental assessments within a 14-day window under the new emergency guidelines.
J.J. Smith
June 3, 2025
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Among the first to benefit from the accelerated review process are three geothermal projects in Nevada, all led by Ormat Nevada, Inc.


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In Southern Arizona, Community Opposition to Mining Grows

The opposition is growing in towns that once relied on the industry.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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A rush of proposals to mine the state’s famed “sky islands” with water drawn from overtaxed aquifers is drawing opposition from people who know the industry’s boom and bust cycles.


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The Great Salt Lake in Utah

EPA Awards $2 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Sites in Utah

The focus will be on the SLC Station Center area
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.


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IRS Says Energy Tax Credits for 2025 Will Remain Despite Effort to End Such Credits

Geothermal energy among energy producers eligible for 2025 tax credits
J.J. Smith
May 30, 2025
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In addition to geothermal energy, the different types of energy producers eligible for such tax credits for calendar year 2025 include wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, solar energy, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower production, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.


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Water in Portland

EPA Honors Clean Water Innovations in Oregon and Idaho

The project included replacing deteriorating water lines with new PVC and HDPE pipes
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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Two rural communities in the Pacific Northwest have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pioneering water infrastructure upgrades


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Trump Signs Sweeping Orders to Spark Nuclear Renaissance

Critics Raise Alarms Over Risks and Rhetoric
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 30, 2025
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While the administration heralds these moves as steps toward energy independence and scientific integrity, critics warn of potential safety risks and political interference.


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Energy Department Designates Coal as a Critical Material

Critics contend that it will divert attention and resources from cleaner energy alternatives
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 29, 2025
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright  announced the designation of coal used in the production of steel as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020.


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Victoria Falls in Zambia

Zambia’s Copper-Cobalt Sector Gains Momentum

A U.S. company is backing projects with $100 million
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 29, 2025
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The upcoming signing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy is more than a formality—it reflects Washington's broader Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) initiative.


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A Warning From Greenland About its Minerals

Invest now, or risk losing out to China.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 29, 2025
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With the minerals in the ground and global demand soaring, Greenland isn’t waiting forever. As Nathanielsen put it: if the West doesn’t show up soon, someone else will.


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