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UCS and the Coronavirus
The Union of Concerned Scientists is actively monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine rollout.
Podcast
Bill Gates and “Advanced” Nuclear Reactors
Physicist Dr. Edwin Lyman discusses the safety, security, and environmental impact of proposed “advanced” nuclear reactors.
Explainer
The Clean Power Plan
Analysis and information on the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
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"Advanced" Isn't Always Better
We studied the most prominent “advanced” nuclear reactor designs. Unfortunately, few are safer or more secure than current generation reactors.
Explainer
How Boiling Water Reactors Work
A slideshow PDF that explains the structure and function of a typical boiling water nuclear reactor (BWR).
Report
Countdown to Shutdown
With the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant retiring, California needs to replace all of Diablo Canyon’s output with clean energy.
Report
Walking Our Talk Sustainability Report
An updated analysis of internal efforts to lower the carbon footprint of UCS.
Podcast
Clean Energy in 2021
Energy expert John Rogers is back with new renewable energy milestones and advances in wind and solar power
Podcast
Energy Storage Technology Will Ramp Up Renewables
Dr. Elena Krieger explains how an unsung technology can increase reliable access to clean energy
Report
Benefits From Minnesota Energy Efficiency
Minnesota is undergoing a significant energy transition, and as the transition progresses, traditional paradigms and approaches to valuing energy efficiency must evolve.
Feature
Science Hub for Climate Litigation
We're connecting scientific experts, legal scholars, and practitioners working at the intersection of science and climate litigation.
Video
Let's Upgrade the Electricity Grid
Today's power flows from many more sources than it used to—and the grid needs to catch up to the progress we've made.
Podcast
How Will COVID-19 Impact Clean Energy Progress?
Renewable energy expert John Rogers is back on the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 is affecting clean energy jobs.
Report
Used, But How Useful?
Some monopoly utilities have found a way to exploit loopholes in the market rules and state regulation so that they can run expensive power plants all day long even while lower-cost resources are plentifully available on the open market.
Feature
COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Report
Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions Implications under 2018 Guidance on US Clean Air Act Requirements
A peer-reviewed article in the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association.
Report
Tracing Who’s Responsible for Temperature Increase and Sea Level Rise
A new study quantifies the impacts of emissions traced to major fossil fuel producers on our changing climate.
Report
Minnesota Electric Cooperatives
Minnesota’s electricity sector is still tied to coal-fired power plants.
Report
Flexible Demand Opportunity
Flexible, planned electricity use can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Podcast
Coal Plants, Turn the Power Off and You’ll Make More Money
Energy analyst Joe Daniel explains why seasonal shutdowns can save utilities, and customers, money.
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Equitable Energy Storage
Recommendations for designing equitable energy storage policies.
Video
Your New Roommate
Your choice of roommate is consequential. So is our choice of electricity.
Podcast
Keeping the Power On During a Climate Crisis
How do electricity grid operators make sure there’s always enough energy to meet demand?
Report
Surveying Consumers on Electric Vehicles
A survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that interest in electric cars and trucks is strong across the United States and between different income groups.