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Home » Authors » John Oldani

Articles by John Oldani

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Geothermal Energy’s Rapid Rise and Growing Public Awareness

As climate change fuels more frequent heatwaves and winter storms, reliable baseload power is more crucial than ever.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 21, 2025
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While geothermal has long been overshadowed by solar and wind, recent policy shifts, technological advancements, and the urgent need for grid stability are driving its expansion.


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Canada Pushes Back Against U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum and Minerals

Canada’s aluminum and mining industries aren’t happy about the latest tariffs from the U.S.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 12, 2025
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The metal produced in Canada is used by over 500,000 American manufacturing workers to create parts and products, adding more than $200 billion to the U.S. economy.


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Turning Abandoned Oil Wells into Clean Energy

There are hundreds of thousands of orphaned wells sitting dormant on United States land.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 11, 2025
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Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.


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China Tightens its Grip on Metal Exports

Drilling materials like tungsten and indium are under fire by new tariffs.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 11, 2025
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Many drill bits used in water well drilling and mining are tungsten carbide-tipped due to their durability and resistance to extreme wear. If tungsten becomes hard to find, prices could go up for manufacturers and drillers.


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Mission Geo: Unleashing the Power of Geothermal Energy

The new initiative aims to bring awareness and knowledge about geothermal energy
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 6, 2025
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Mission Geo, an initiative is designed to boost awareness about the benefits of geothermal as a clean energy source launched late last year. 


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Tracking the Federal Funding Freeze

How Could a Federal Funding Freeze Affect the Drilling Industry?
John Oldani
John Oldani
January 28, 2025
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Earlier today, President Donald Trump's administration announced a temporary halt on most federal grants and loans to local governments, hospitals, schools, and businesses. 


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EPA Announces WIFIA Loans for Two Key States

These Two Loans Impact Over One Million People
John Oldani
John Oldani
December 18, 2024
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The EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has provided nearly $21 billion in funding to back hundreds of water infrastructure projects.


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NGWA Jackets: Threads of Leadership and Legacy

Symbolism at Groundwater Week - It Goes Deep
John Oldani
John Oldani
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
December 10, 2024
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What do the jackets at the infamous National Groundwater Week in Las Vegas symbolize? Turns out, there's a storied history behind the hues.


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EPA Cybersecurity and the Water Sector

Cyberattacks on public water systems are on the rise - how can they be prevented?
John Oldani
John Oldani
November 28, 2024
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Take a look at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s report evaluating 1,062 public drinking water systems serving about 193 million people.



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