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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.
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Fueling a Better Future
Cutting oil use can create jobs, reduce global warming emissions, and clean the air.
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Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living
Learn the most effective strategies for reducing your global warming emissions -- and discover which changes in your lifestyle will make the biggest difference. The Union of Concerned Scientists shares its findings from an in-depth, two-year study.
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Whose Forest Land Is It?
Who owns the world’s tropical forests, and how is this changing?
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Renewable Electricity Standards Deliver Economic Benefits
The development of renewable energy resources supports local economies, creates jobs, and moves the United States toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
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The Half the Oil Plan
The Union of Concerned Scientists has a practical plan to dramatically reduce U.S. oil consumption, save consumers billions of dollars, and position the United States as a global leader in transportation technology.