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Nuclear power in a warming worldBecause nuclear energy results in few heat-trapping emissions, an expansion of the nuclear industry could help curtail global warming. But a new report by UCS shows that safety and security risks—including a massive release of radiation due to an accident or terrorist attack—would also accompany an expansion of nuclear power unless the industry, regulators, and Congress adopt reforms.
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Last-minute success at Bali climate summitAfter being criticized at the U.N. climate conference for threatening to block progress, the Bush administration eventually agreed to become part of the solution.
UCS unveils interactive nuclear safety mapThe Nuclear Power Information Tracker allows users to search for U.S. nuclear power plants by location, reactor type, operational status, and safety concerns.New report: Nuclear Power in a Warming WorldAn expansion of nuclear energy could curb global warming, but would also pose serious safety and security risks. The industry and the federal government must undertake major reforms before any new plants are built.-->
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NEW! 2008 Scientific Integrity CalendarEditorial cartoons can be funny. Political interference in science is not. The cartoons in this calendar—all finalists in our "Science Idol" contest—shine a critical (and humorous) light on recent abuses of science. Order your copy today!
-->A Scientist's Guide to Talking with the MediaScientists often shy away from the media out of fear that their message will get lost in translation. This new book empowers scientists to communicate their ideas accurately and effectively to a wider audience. Catalyst, the UCS magazine. Read about: ExxonMobil's global warming disinformation campaign; climate change in the Northeast; a cleaner minivan design; how thermonuclear weapons work; more.
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