Explainers

The press routinely cites climate contrarian think tanks without reporting their ties to the fossil fuel industry

Wind power generates electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions, but it does have some environmental impacts that should be recognized and mitigated.

Hydroelectric power includes both massive hydroelectric dams and small run-of-the-river plants, both of which have associated environmental impacts.

Hydrokinetic energy includes wave and tidal power and encompasses an array of energy technologies, many of which are still in the experimental stages or in the early stages of deployment.

The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power depend on the technology, which includes two broad categories: photovoltaic solar cells and concentrating solar thermal plants.

The environmental impacts of geothermal energy vary depending on the technology used to generate electricity and the type of cooling system utilized.

An overview of the environmental impacts of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass.

Facts about eight key facilities in the nuclear weapons complex, where weapons and their component parts are designed, assembled, tested, maintained and disposed of.

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.

Science and democracy have been inseparable since our nation was born. Here are some of the highlights of their paired story.

Until permanent repository storage is available, spent nuclear fuel should be stored in dry casks, not overcrowded pools.

Frequently asked questions about the UCS report Start of Charge.