US Department of Energy

The Department of Energy's mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States through scientific and technological innovation. Its aim has been to ensure affordable and reliable energy, address environmental and nuclear challenges, and conduct basic research. Under the Trump administration, its focus has changed dramatically, reflecting the political and economic focus of the agency’s new leadership.

The Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel Federal Nuclear Waste Policy Committee met recently to hear about federal efforts to store spent nuclear fuel.

As the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, environmental groups are looking at ways to prevent a similar weather event.Environment…