U.S. Department of Energy News

U.S. Completes Stabilization of Nuclear Waste Structures in Washington State

The U.S. Department of Energy has confirmed that two underground structures at the decommissioned Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state have been stabilized after they were deemed at risk of collapsing and spreading radioactive contamination into the air. “With this …

High Resolution Atmospheric Models Key to Storm Surge Predictions

For millions of people living and working in coastal zones, hurricanes and their storm surges are costly and deadly. Simulating storm surges is challenging. Surges are sensitive to a number of factors, including atmospheric wind speeds and pressures. Scientists found …

Texas Nuclear Weapons Plant Cited for Safety Issues

Experts have recommended improving operating and training procedures after inspectors raised concerns about explosives safety at the nation’s only nuclear weapons assembly and dismantling plant. A letter to Pantex from the U.S. Department of Energy cites six incidents since August …