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EPA is altering the amount of PFAs tested for

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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Supercritical Water Oxidation Demonstration

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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Robertson Geo Launch Event

Robertson Geo Opens Landmark UK Headquarters

It operates in over 160 countries and maintains bases in the U.S. and Hong Kong
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 4, 2025
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Borehole geophysics specialist Robertson Geo has officially opened its new UK headquarters


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BLM Accepting Nominations of Federal Land in New Mexico for Geothermal Leasing

Nominations are not limited to companies, and can be submitted by members of the public
J.J. Smith
August 4, 2025
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A BLM official advises the public to research nomination requirements—such as maximum acreage, acceptable land descriptions, and block nominations—before proposing land for competitive geothermal leasing.


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Jennifer Wolfenbarger Joins Franklin Electric

Jennifer Wolfenbarger Named CFO of Franklin Electric

Wolfenbarger Brings Global Manufacturing Financial Expertise to Fort Wayne
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 4, 2025
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Her global career has spanned roles in the U.K., Brazil, and across the U.S.—and now brings her back home to Indiana.


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"Make Gas Cans Great Again?"

EPA Declares War on Annoying Spouts — and Everyone Has Feelings About It
John Oldani
John Oldani
July 31, 2025
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The agency’s goal, Zeldin said, is to "clear the way for manufacturers and consumers to be able to produce and use gas cans that are safe, compliant, and consumer friendly."


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U.S. and Mexico Finalize Historic Deal to End the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

As part of the deal, Mexico agreed to begin construction immediately on two long-delayed priority projects.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 30, 2025
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In what is being described as a “massive environmental and national security win,” the United States and Mexico have reached a landmark agreement to permanently address the Tijuana River sewage crisi


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BLM Rescinding Five Rules Governing Geothermal Resources on Public Lands

Rescinded rules are ‘obsolete,’ ‘outdated,’ ‘redundant,’ ‘no longer relevant,’ BLM says
J.J. Smith
July 30, 2025
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The reasons provided by BLM for rescinding the regulations governing geothermal resources leasing vary with some rules designated as “no longer in use.


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