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The Biden administration's newly issued National Heat Strategy aims to bolster U.S. resilience to extreme heat, highlighting the need for stronger workplace heat protections amidst rising heat-related deaths.

New Hampshire is set to receive $65 million from 3M and DuPont to combat PFAS contamination in public water systems, a significant win for the water well drilling industry and ongoing PFAS litigation.

Trench cave-ins remain a lethal hazard on construction sites, with 250 workers losing their lives over the past decade due to preventable collapses. Despite clear regulations, many employers continue to neglect safety protocols, often resulting in tragic consequences.

Get ready for NY-GEO 2024 in Brooklyn, where the geothermal industry's top minds will converge to explore the latest innovations, network with industry leaders, and dive deep into the future of geothermal energy in urban environments.

The U.S. Office of Community Services (OCS) is hosting online programs for World Water Week 2024, focusing on increasing access to water services for low-income households, alongside the global conference held in Stockholm.

Registration is open for GEOLAC 2024 in El Salvador, with a 15% discount available for readers of PiensaGeotermia.

In West Texas, ranchers like Schuyler Wight have noticed a growing number of abandoned wells coming back to life, with gassy water gushing onto their land. 

New cost estimates for complying with the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards suggest that the expenses could be double the agency's original figures, though the EPA asserts that the health benefits from reducing PFAS exposure will offset these costs.