The WHO is revising its controversial PFAS drinking water guidelines after criticism that they were too lenient, highlighting the ongoing global challenges in regulating these persistent "forever chemicals."
A long-standing battle over 9,500 acres of land in Oklahoma, home to the USDA’s Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, is heating up as GOP Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secures a provision in the farm bill to block the land transfer to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. This provision could influence the future of agricultural research and tribal land claims, making it a critical issue for those in the drilling and agriculture industries.
The Paris 2024 Olympics have highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on major sporting events, from polluted water in the Seine River to extreme weather conditions, raising critical concerns for both athletes and outdoor workers like drillers.
The EPA and the Army have launched a joint initiative to test private wells near nine priority Army installations for PFAS contamination, aiming to mitigate potential health risks and ensure safe drinking water for surrounding communities.
Water reuse systems are expanding rapidly due to climate change, population growth, and drought, significantly reducing demand on aquifers and groundwater supplies.
Brock Yordy interviews Jesse Richardson at the 2024 South Atlantic Drilling Jubilee, discussing major legal issues and the impact of mandatory water hookups on the drilling industry.
Maine organic farmers are suing the EPA over the presence of harmful PFAS chemicals in sludge, highlighting a broader debate on environmental regulations and public health.