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.
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.
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.
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.
Earlier today, President Donald Trump's administration announced a temporary halt on most federal grants and loans to local governments, hospitals, schools, and businesses.
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.