Abstract :
The problems confronting the US Department of Energy are briefly examined. Efforts are being launched to address deficiencies in its nuclear weapons and civilian energy programs. The policies and decisions being made will have considerable impact in a number of areas, including national security, the atmosphere and environment, competitiveness, and the fuels that will be used to drive the nation´s economy
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; US Department of Energy; atmosphere; civilian energy program; energy management; environment; fuels; national security; nuclear weapons program; Atmosphere; Energy management; Fires; Fuels; National security; Production; Radioactive materials; Radioactive waste; US Department of Energy; Weapons;