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Meeting the Clean Power Plan in Pennsylvania
New analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists outlines a cost-effective pathway for Pennsylvania to cut global warming emissions and deliver significant health and economic benefits for all of its residents.
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Near Misses at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants in 2015
In 2015, three of the 10 near misses reported at U.S. nuclear reactors occurred at plants owned by one company—Entergy.
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Fueling a Clean Transportation Future
Oil, electricity, and biofuels are all changing in dramatic ways. Whether they become cleaner or dirtier is up to us.
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Beyond the Clean Power Plan
This analysis explores the costs associated with future scenarios for the electricity system across the Eastern interconnect, which supplies electricity to 39 states from the Rockies to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Reducing the Risk of Nuclear War
Hair-trigger alert raises the risk of an accidental, mistaken, or unauthorized nuclear launch.
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The New Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missile
Cancelling the LRSO would avoid needless expenditure and help prevent the United States from further destabilizing an already-fragile international security system.
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Half the Oil on the West Coast
With the right policies and investments, Oregon, Washington, and California can all cut their oil use in half by 2030.
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Growing Economies
Policies that foster the growth of midsize farms can bring a cornucopia of benefits: healthier economies, healthier food, a healthier environment.
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Meeting—and Exceeding—the Clean Power Plan in Virginia
A robust plan to cut carbon emissions, deliver significant economic benefits for all Virginians, and chart a cost-effective path to a clean energy future.
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Fixing Food
Our failing food system presents communities with an uphill battle to ensure affordable, healthy food for all. Here are five stories of cities finding innovative ways to meet that challenge.
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China’s Military Calls for Putting Its Nuclear Forces on Alert
Chinese military officials are openly considering putting nuclear weapons on hair-trigger alert.
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Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Rising Seas
Many coastal communities face heightened risks from rising seas because of socioeconomic disparities. They deserve equitable funding to help prepare for flooding and storm surge.