Reports & Multimedia

Serious accidents at nuclear power plants have been uncommon—but their stories teach us the importance of nuclear safety.

Planes, trains, and ships all use huge amounts of oil. We can do better.

Food safety disasters like the Listeria outbreak of 2011 are more common than they should be.

A better, smarter way to live.

Waste accumulates at U.S. nuclear power plants as the process of choosing a site for a geological repository has stalled.

The NRC. What do they do, how do they work, and how effective are they?

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.

Nuclear power plants need a plentiful source of water nearby for cooling. But this proximity to rivers, lakes and oceans creates serious flooding risks that the NRC has been too slow to address.

By integrating significant renewable energy and energy efficiency into its power mix, Ohio can help protect ratepayers and gain other substantial benefits.

If your community is facing decisions about fracking, this toolkit is for you. Use it to help you make sound decisions on fracking.

Heavy-duty trucks make up 7 percent of all vehicles on US highways, yet consume more than 25 percent of the oil.

An annual UCS report on the NRC's performance in ensuring nuclear power plant safety.