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Trench cave-ins remain a lethal hazard on construction sites, with 250 workers losing their lives over the past decade due to preventable collapses. Despite clear regulations, many employers continue to neglect safety protocols, often resulting in tragic consequences.

Get ready for NY-GEO 2024 in Brooklyn, where the geothermal industry's top minds will converge to explore the latest innovations, network with industry leaders, and dive deep into the future of geothermal energy in urban environments.

The U.S. Office of Community Services (OCS) is hosting online programs for World Water Week 2024, focusing on increasing access to water services for low-income households, alongside the global conference held in Stockholm.

Registration is open for GEOLAC 2024 in El Salvador, with a 15% discount available for readers of PiensaGeotermia.

In West Texas, ranchers like Schuyler Wight have noticed a growing number of abandoned wells coming back to life, with gassy water gushing onto their land. 

New cost estimates for complying with the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards suggest that the expenses could be double the agency's original figures, though the EPA asserts that the health benefits from reducing PFAS exposure will offset these costs.

Palo Alto’s XGS Energy has acquired Capuano Engineering to strengthen its geothermal capabilities, with both companies aiming to advance large-scale geothermal projects globally.

The Cherokee Nation has launched a survey through its Youth Climate Change and Environmental Protection Task Force to gather input from young citizens on climate change and environmental protection, aiming to guide future initiatives.