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David Wright and Lisbeth Gronlund, paper published in Science and Global Security Journal

UCS is working for a safer world by eliminating risks of nuclear arsenals and nuclear terrorism, improving nuclear plant safety, preventing the deployment of anti-satellite and space-based weapons, and enhancing international dialogue on security issues.

The geographic ranges of most plant and animal species are limited by climatic factors. Any shift in the magnitude or variability of these factors in a given location will impact the organisms living there.

To reduce the threat of global warming and protect the well-being of future generations, we must reduce our emissions of heat-trapping gases by embracing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.

When it comes to fuel economy, US automakers possess only two gears: reverse and neutral.

The first heyday of wind power in America lasted from 1870 to 1930. The second heyday is just beginning

Most areas receive enough sunshine to make solar energy practical.

Many farmers already produce biomass energy by growing corn to make ethanol. But biomass energy comes in many forms. Virtually all plants and organic wastes can be used to produce heat, power, or fuel.

Despite problems, the system has continued to operate at partial capability.

Set forth by the Union of Concerned Scientists in August 1977. By the year's end, over 12,000 scientists and engineers had endorsed the Declaration.