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Nuclear Power Subsidies Will Shift Financial Risks to Taxpayers
Massive new subsidies will only further mask nuclear power’s considerable costs and risks while disadvantaging more cost-effective and less risky carbon reduction measures that can be implemented much more quickly.
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Water and Climate Change
With climate change, the water cycle is expected to undergo significant change.
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Understanding Scientific Terms About Climate Change
For most scientific research, scientists like to point out the level of uncertainty. Why?
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Burning Coal, Burning Cash
We rank the states most dependent on coal imports, highlighting this annual drain on state economies, and suggest how states can keep their funds in-state through investments in energy efficiency and homegrown renewable energy.
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Early Spring's Domino Effect
Rising temperatures on Earth are changing the climate, including the timing of spring, which is having myriad domino effects on people and the environment.
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Scientists' Letter on the Copenhagen Commitment for Tropical Forests
The Scientists' Letter on the Copenhagen Commitment for Tropical Forests is a letter asking members of Congress to keep the commitment made by the United States in Copenhagen on
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Climate Change Worsens Allergy Symptoms
Carbon dioxide increases the growth rate of many plants and increases the amount and potency of pollen. Rising temperatures extend the growing season and the duration of allergy season.
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Heavy Flooding and Global Warming
Climate change increases the probability of heavy rains and flooding. This happens because warmer air holds more moisture.
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Raising the Bar in Wisconsin
Increasing the state's renewable electricity standard is achievable and affordable
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A Better Climate Bill
We set out to examine the long-term economic and environmental costs and benefits of increasing the renewable electricity and energy efficiency standards.
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The Copenhagen Accord
An analysis of the climate talks in Copenhagen detailing the pros and cons of the Copenhagen Accord.
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Clean Technology Brings Significant Global Security Benefits
Clean, renewable forms of energy are available in most parts of the world and could readily be harnessed to power our economies.