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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 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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Could Blackouts Increase 100‑Fold by 2030? DOE Says It’s Possible

The U.S. Department of Energy is sounding the alarm on our electric grid.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 23, 2025
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Retiring traditional power sources like coal and natural gas without putting firm replacements in place, just as new demands—especially from AI data centers—are skyrocketing, sets us up for trouble.


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A valley in Nevada

Crescent Valley Geothermal Production Facility OK’d by BLM

Latest geothermal project is the fourth approved by BLM in less than a month
J.J. Smith
July 23, 2025
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The Crescent Valley project could generate up to 30 megawatts, which is enough to power over 33,000 homes, BLM says.


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someone drinking water while "reduce reuse recycle" is in the background.

No Federal Standards: Localities Shoulder Health Risks of Reused Water

Water-reuse agencies ask ‘what’s the best level’ of risk to human health 
J.J. Smith
July 22, 2025
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The lack of an overall risk-based approach has resulted in municipalities and states establishing different water-quality parameters, including for E coli or fecal coliform that have been “highly variable."


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