Reports & Multimedia

A surprising number of high-level politicians and generals have called for an end to hair-trigger alert.

Hair-trigger alert is a risky and outdated policy with serious implications for U.S. security.

Communities need science to help them weigh risks and benefits of unconventional oil and gas extraction.

Ramping up renewable energy to 40 percent of Minnesota’s electricity by 2030 is achievable, affordable, and delivers substantial economic benefits to communities across the state.

In 2000, both the United States and Russia agreed to dispose of a significant fraction of their excess plutonium—but so far they haven’t.

Leaders have cut nuclear arsenals to levels not seen since the 1950s—but more remains to be done.

Learn how global warming is affecting the timing and availability of water resources in the western US.

Both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have a role to play in cutting U.S. oil use

Evidence-based decisions can prevent needless tragedies—just ask Ben Franklin.

Learn how to navigate the food policy system and join in efforts to make healthy, affordable food part of your community's landscape.

Analysis and information on the EPA's Clean Power Plan.

The EPA currently underestimates the power of renewable energy. The U.S. could achieve much greater reductions in carbon emissions by strengthening the role of renewables in the Clean Power Plan.