New treatment upgrades and cross-border agreements aim to curb decades of pollution, but long-term success will hinge on maintenance and follow-through.
Western ski resorts and state water agencies are increasingly turning to cloud seeding as drought continues to shrink snowpack and strain water supplies across the Rockies.
As wastewater volumes surge across West Texas, contaminated wells, rising underground pressure, and limited disposal options are forcing regulators and oil companies to rethink how drilling byproducts are handled.
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering, signaling its next major move as it scales up development of next-generation geothermal projects.
EPA is now reviewing public comments and plans to finalize the revised rule later this year. Whether the changes ultimately bring stability or spark another round of legal challenges remains to be seen.