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Hold Corporations Accountable for Climate Deception
An in-depth analysis of eight leading fossil fuel companies finds that none of them has made a clean break from disinformation on climate science and policy.
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Safety Recommendations for US Nuclear Power
UCS serves a nuclear safety watchdog. Here are our recommendations for safer, more secure nuclear power.
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Is Renewable Energy Reliable?
Renewable energy can be increased significantly without affecting the reliability of the electricity grid. Studies by the experts who plan and operate the electricity grid overwhelmingly confirm it.
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Natural Gas Flaring, Processing, and Transportation
This comprehensive overview explains how and why natural gas is flared and processed for use, and the methods and risks associated with transporting natural gas in the U.S. and around the world.
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Uses of Natural Gas
This comprehensive overview details the many uses of natural gas, including electricity generation, heating, and industrial uses.
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Shale Gas and Other Sources of Natural Gas
This comprehensive overview explains the basics of unconventional sources of natural gas, including shale gas, tight gas sandstone, coalbed methane, methane hydrates, and biogenic gas.
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All About Oil
Oil is changing—and its impacts are becoming more severe.
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How the Electricity Grid Works
Learn how electricity gets from power plants to your house. An overview of the electricity grid, including its primary components, history, and future opportunities.
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Production Tax Credit for Renewable Energy
The Production Tax Credit (PTC) is a federal incentive that provides financial support for the first ten years of a renewable energy facility's operation.
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What Are Satellites Used For?
From television and telephones to safety and science, we use satellites every minute of every day.
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Fracking: Science, Policy, and People
Communities need science to help them weigh risks and benefits of unconventional oil and gas extraction.
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Groundwater and Global Warming in the Western US
Learn how global warming is affecting the timing and availability of water resources in the western US.