How are states in the U.S. West handling historic droughts? Episode 24 looks at the water balancing act.

This week, host Brock Yordy talks about a recent segment on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight.” It’s Ask Brock episode 168.

In episode 17, anchor Brock Yordy talks proposed “forever chemical” standards and the dangers of droughts.

Thom Hanna talks water scarcity, water quality and materials choices for well design in drought-prone areas.

In episode 35, the hosts discuss recent droughts with Thom Hanna of Johnson Screens.

Drilling company steers through “perfect storm” of high-demand, low rainfall, regulations and parts scarcity.

Check out updates on stories I've recently covered in The Driller and on this blog.

A story I saw this week offered another example of well permits skyrocketing as dry condition persist in parts of the U.S. This time, it's Fresno, Calif.