Scientists develop advanced drills to unlock geothermal energy deep in Earth

Geothermal energy could become a global green powerhouse, but new drilling technologies are needed to reach the Earth's untapped energy reserves far below the surface.Norman Miller reports for BBC.In short:Geothermal energy offers a nearly limitless, always-available energy source, but widespread use requires accessing deep supercritical heat reservoirs.New drilling methods, such as millimeter-wave energy and plasma drills, aim to tackle...

Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

Atlantic circulation collapse? New clues on the fate of a crucial conveyor belt » Yale Climate Connections

Among the many reasons why we ought to cut climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and sharply as possible, the weakening of a system...

Interior To Auction 400,000 Acres In ANWR To Meet Federal Leasing Requirement

The Department of the Interior said it would hold an oil and gas auction for 400,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)...

Texas Farmers Say Sewage-Based Fertilizer Tainted With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Poisoned Their Land and Killed Their Livestock

This article was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans—and engages with them—about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas—Tony Coleman recognizes the signs all too well. A cow drools strings of saliva. Then it starts to limp, each step slower. Then it grows stiff. Then it’s quick. There’s nothing to...

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