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The Root of the Problem
In order to act effectively to reduce deforestation, we must understand the complex forces that drive it.
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Power and Water At Risk
Our demand for electricity is colliding with our need for healthy and abundant freshwater. As our demand for electricity continues to rise, water dependence puts the electricity sector, water resources, and other water users at growing risk.
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China's Nuclear Arsenal
A 2011 UCS analysis refutes claims that China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal to achieve parity with the U.S. and Russia.
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Tapping Into Wind Power
Wind power is one of the most cost-effective sources of electricity available, capable of generating power at prices competitive with new natural gas plants and cheaper than new coal and nuclear plants.
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Points of Reference
Setting deforestation reference levels is a complex and contentious issue. But we should not let it delay REDD+ implementation.
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Prospects for Cooperation with China on Space
A 2010 paper by UCS analyst Gregory Kulacki describing the historical and political context for discussions between the U.S. and China on cooperative space ventures.
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The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2010
The first of a series of annual UCS reports on the NRC's performance in ensuring nuclear power plant safety.
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Financial Hazards of New Investments in Coal Plants
The electric power sector is placing new bets on an old technology—coal-fired power plants. But current economic, technological, and policy trends make such investments exceedingly risky.
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Nuclear Power Still Not Viable without Subsidies
This 2011 UCS report offers a comprehensive analysis of public subsidies to the nuclear power industry and evaluates their impacts and policy implications.
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Brazil's Success in Reducing Deforestation
Brazil's remarkable success in reducing deforestation is setting an example for the rest of the world.
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The Plus Side
A variety of forestry practices can be used to achieve “the plus side” of REDD+ policies, while meeting strict standards for protecting the environment and local cultures.
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Carbon Stocks and Drivers of Deforestation
A technical paper and two-page summary released on November 30, 2011 at a side event of the international climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa.