Articles by The Driller Staff

With mounting pressures from climate change, urban growth, and water scarcity, defining the reach of the Clean Water Act is more critical than ever.

Environmental advocates, however, see the move as a troubling rollback of hard-fought protections. 

The EPA is working directly with businesses through something called Expedited Settlement Agreements,

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just made two big moves that could reshape the future of nuclear energy in America.

Despite setbacks, Senator Lee reaffirmed his commitment to the broader effort, stating, “I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.”

he Umpqua River is more than just a body of water. It’s a lifeline for communities, a haven for wildlife, and a spiritual symbol for Indigenous tribes 

Supporters argue the 2024 rule burdened regulators and states with confusing definitions, inflexible deadlines, and extra layers of federal review

The ocean floor holds key minerals we need for clean energy, but tapping into them could come at a serious environmental cost.

Environmental advocates decry the budget as an outright assault on climate action.

These concerns add to broader fears that the agency under Trump may pursue an aggressive deregulatory agenda, rolling back rules on greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, and hazardous chemicals.