Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) ten national laboratories managed by DOE's Office of Science. PNNL also performs research for other DOE offices as well as government agencies, universities, and industry to deliver breakthrough science and technology to meet today's key national needs. Our Laboratory: -Provides the facilities, unique scientific equipment, and world-renowned scientists/engineers to strengthen U.S. scientific foundations for fundamental research and innovation -Prevents and counters acts of terrorism through applied research in information analysis, cyber- security, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction -Increases U.S. energy capacity and reduces dependence on imported oil through research of hydrogen and biomass-based fuels -Reduces the effects of energy generation and use on the environment.