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Regulatory Malpractice
This report exposes regulatory malpractice by the NRC regarding the pressurized water reactor (PWR) containment sump problem.
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A History of China's Plutonium Production
David Wright and Lisbeth Gronlund, paper published in Science and Global Security Journal
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Chinese Perspectives on Transparency and Security
UCS works to eliminate the risks posed by nuclear arsenals and nuclear terrorism, improve nuclear power plant safety, prevent the deployment of anti-satellite and space-based weapons, and enhance international dialogue on security issues.
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Confronting Climate Change in the Gulf Coast
To reduce the threat of global warming and protect the well-being of future generations, we must reduce our emissions of heat-trapping gases by embracing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.
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Life in the Slow Lane
When it comes to fuel economy, US automakers possess only two gears: reverse and neutral.
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Plugging In Renewable Energy
This report assigns grades to each of the 50 states based on their commitment to supporting wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources.
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Rolling Smokestacks
The Union of Concerned Scientists promotes a cleanup strategy for diesel vehicles that includes strict emission standards, incentives for cleaning up existing engines, and replacing or retrofitting older school buses.
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Farming the Wind
The first heyday of wind power in America lasted from 1870 to 1930. The second heyday is just beginning
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Up with the Sun
Most areas receive enough sunshine to make solar energy practical.
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Growing Energy on the Farm
Many farmers already produce biomass energy by growing corn to make ethanol. But biomass energy comes in many forms. Virtually all plants and organic wastes can be used to produce heat, power, or fuel.
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A New Road
In the coming years, hybrids can play a significant role in addressing several of the major problems faced by the United States and the world today: climate change, air pollution, and oil dependence.
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An Assessment of the MDA's 'Endgame Success' Argument
George N. Lewis and Lisbeth Gronlund, UCS Working Paper