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Deforestation Today
Deforestation is driven by large commercial enterprises, not subsistence farmers—and our strategies for reducing deforestation should reflect this.
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The Economic Impact of AB 32 on Localities
A Look at Chula Vista.
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The Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act
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Securing the Skies
Recent trends and events make clear that the space environment needs more protection, that satellites face growing risks, and that space activities may be a potential source of mistrust and tension
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Automaker Rankings 2010
This analysis rates the bottom-line environmental performance of eight companies using sales and global warming and smog-forming emissions data.
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Water for Coal
Coal-fired power plants, which produce a significant share of US electricity, have significant impacts on water quantity and quality.
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Water for Natural Gas
Producing electricity from natural gas has implications for our water resources.
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Water for Nuclear
The nuclear power cycle uses water in three major ways: extracting and processing uranium fuel, producing electricity, and controlling wastes and risks.
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Water for Power Plant Cooling
In the United States, 90 percent of electricity comes from conventional thermoelectric power plants – coal, nuclear, natural gas and oil – that require cooling.
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How it Works: Water for Electricity
Not everyone understands the relationship between electricity and water. This page makes it easy.
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Regulatory Roulette
This report shows that the NRC is not living up to its self-stated mission when it comes to accidental releases of radioactive liquids and gases from nuclear power plants.
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The FY 2011 Budget Request for Nuclear Weapons and Nonproliferation
The Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for nuclear weapons and nonproliferation includes major increases in funding for new facilities, for warhead maintenance, and for nonproliferation programs.