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Abuses of Science
The UCS Scientific Integrity program has collected over 100 tales of interference, suppression of data, muzzling of scientists, the well-traveled "revolving door" between industry and public service, and the stacking of scientific advisory boards.
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Space Security
Smart planning and thoughtful safeguarding—not weaponization—will protect US interests in space.
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Summer Symposium
The International Summer Symposium on Science and World Affairs encourages the development of young security analysts, researchers, and policy makers.
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Nuclear Power Cost
Nuclear power in the United States has consistently cost far more than expected, with taxpayers and ratepayers forced to pick up the tab.
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Nuclear Plant Security
Terrorists pose a real and significant threat to nuclear power plants.
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Nuclear Waste
The waste generated by nuclear power remains dangerous for many years--so we must make wise decisions about how to handle and dispose of it.
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Who's Responsible for Nuclear Power Safety?
Who makes the decisions that affect nuclear safety? The NRC, Congress, state and local governments, and the nuclear industry...
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Smart Energy Solutions: Improve Energy Efficiency
Improving the energy efficiency of our homes, businesses, and industries can yield quick, significant, and sustained energy savings—and save consumers and businesses billions of dollars in the process.
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Energy and Water Use
Energy and water use are closely intertwined. Conventional power plants generate power by boiling water to produce steam that spins huge electricity-generating turbines.
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Vehicles, Air Pollution & Human Health
Cars and trucks are one of the leading causes of air pollution—but cleaner vehicles can help.
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Car Emissions & Global Warming
Transportation is one of the largest sources of US global warming emissions—but cleaner vehicles can help.
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Global Warming in the Midwest
Learn how global warming is affecting the US Midwest—and why these consequences will become more costly and damaging in the years to come.