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Appropriations for Nuclear Weapons Activities
This document summarizes key differences in the House and Senate FY2009 appropriations committee bills for the Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear weapons programs.
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The Clean Car Standards
California's clean car standards offer a long-term solution to air pollution and global warming.
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Nuclear Power: A Resurgence We Can't Afford
The nuclear industry must resolve major economic, safety, security, and waste disposal challenges before new nuclear reactors could make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
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Climate Change in the United States: The Prohibitive Costs of Inaction
If global warming emissions continue to rise unabated, we will see growing costs related to climate change.
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Ten Reasons to Reduce Tropical Deforestation
Tropical deforestation accounts for about 10 percent of the world's global warming pollution. Here are ten reasons why protecting tropical forests is in the United States' best interest.
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How to Maximize Your Vehicle’s Fuel Economy
Simple tips to reduce the environmental impact of your car or truck.
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Fissile Materials Basics
A discussion of uranium and plutonium and their role in nuclear weapons.
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Carbon Pricing 101
When carbon emissions cost money, we produce less of them—but there's more to the story.
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How Does the Sun Affect Our Climate?
Learn how the sun affects our climate in this primer from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Reprocessing & Nuclear Waste
Reprocessing increases the total volume of radioactive waste.
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Are Humans the Major Cause of Global Warming?
A straightforward explanation of how we know that humans cause global warming, using charts, graphs, and plain language.
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Confronting Climate Change in the U.S. Midwest
Confronting Climate Change in the U.S. Midwest (2009) is a series of reports that take an in-depth look at the potential impacts of climate change in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.