April 23, 2024

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Enduring Environmental Stewardship: EM Marks Earth Week Across Country

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) sites across the country are taking steps to mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce their carbon footprints.

April 23, 2024

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Tony Hudson Celebrates 50 Years of Service at Paducah Site

As the next generation workforce grows, a large part of its success will come from learning institutional knowledge of longtime employees like Tony Hudson, a senior project manager at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management's (EM) Paducah Site who recently surpassed 50 years of service.

April 23, 2024

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Hanford, College Students Collaborate on Tank Waste Measuring Device

A partnership between a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) contractor and Washington State University (WSU) is supporting the growth of future professionals while advancing cleanup priorities at the Hanford Site.

April 23, 2024

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Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Plans More Infrastructure Upgrades

A critical piece of underground infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s (EM) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is about to get a makeover.

April 23, 2024

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STEM That Travels: Savannah River Site Captivates Students

Expert scientists and engineers from the Savannah River Site (SRS) are drawing the attention of students in kindergarten through 12th grade classes through the STEM That Travels volunteer program as they enrich science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculums in area schools.

April 23, 2024

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New High-Tech Construction Equipment Enhances Worker Safety at Idaho Site

A recent addition of high-tech concrete equipment and enhanced processes at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site is producing more durable and level flooring during construction, enhancing safety for U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) construction crews.

April 23, 2024

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A Seat at the Table: Team Refines Focus on Representation, Inclusion at SRS

A new working group is promoting a sharpened focus on representation and inclusion within the liquid waste cleanup team for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) program at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

April 23, 2024

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Converter Downsizing Picks Up Speed as Paducah Prepares for C-333 Demolition

A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) team at the Paducah Site has met a goal to increase the efficiency of equipment removal and downsizing at the C-333 Process Building by 80% from an initial startup plan.

April 23, 2024

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Prescribed Fires at Savannah River Site: More Than Just Smoke, Flames

When weather and fuel conditions are right, workers may hear a morning announcement that the U.S. Forest Service will conduct a prescribed fire on Savannah River Site (SRS) that day.

April 19, 2024

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DOE Issues Final Request for Qualifications for Carbon-Pollution-Free Electricity Projects at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Site

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to notify interested parties and prospective offerors that DOE wishes to enter into a realty agreement for carbon-pollution-free electricity (CFE) projects at the Department’s Office of Environmental Management Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Site.