All reports
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Diablo Canyon and Earthquake Risk
The NRC isn't enforcing seismic regulations at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, despite knowing the earthquake risk is larger than the plant was built to withstand.
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The Healthy Farmland Diet
A shift away from commodity crops toward fruits and vegetables would be good for everybody's health—including the health of our rural environments and economies.
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The Future of the US Nuclear Weapons Complex
This 2013 report takes a big picture look at the U.S. nuclear weapons program and recommends cost-effective changes to improve U.S. security.
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Climate Risks of an Overreliance on Natural Gas for Electricity
Why natural gas is not a long-term solution to climate change.
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Toward an Evidence-Based Fracking Debate
Communities need reliable information to make good decisions about hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") and other unconventional oil and gas development technologies.
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Small Modular Reactors
Small modular reactors (SMRs) have been getting a lot of positive attention lately. But the technology's advantages may have been oversold, according to a 2013 UCS report.
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Managing Risk in Ohio
By integrating significant renewable energy and energy efficiency into its power mix, Ohio can help protect ratepayers and gain other substantial benefits.
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The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2012
An annual UCS report on the NRC's performance in ensuring nuclear power plant safety.
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Overwhelming Risk: Rethinking Flood Insurance in a World of Rising Seas
The cost of flood insurance does not accurately reflect the true flooding risks along our coasts, which are rapidly growing as sea level rise accelerates.
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The 11 Trillion Dollar Reward
Increasing our access to healthy food can have a major impact in reducing the human and economic costs of heart disease.
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Heat in the Heartland: 60 Years of Warming in the Midwest
This report from the Union of Concerned Scientists identifies trends in heat waves in the Midwest, discusses the health implications of these trends, and looks at what cities are doing to prepare their populations to cope with a warming world.
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Water-Smart Power
This report shows how the U.S. can build an electricity system that protects our water resources and dramatically reduces global warming emissions.