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Diablo Canyon and Earthquake Risk
The NRC isn't enforcing seismic regulations at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, despite knowing the earthquake risk is larger than the plant was built to withstand.
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How is Energy Measured?
Understand the basic terminology for how energy is measured in this quick primer from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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How is Electricity Measured?
Learn the basic terminology for how electricity is measured in this quick primer from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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How Wind Energy Works
Harnessing the wind is one of the cleanest, most sustainable ways to generate electricity.
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Ten Personal Solutions to Global Warming
Tips and information about how to reduce your household's emissions of heat-trapping (or global warming) gasses, through ten simple steps.
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Safer Storage for Nuclear Waste
Nuclear waste is piling up—and it's not stored as safely as it could be.
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Climate Risks of an Overreliance on Natural Gas for Electricity
Why natural gas is not a long-term solution to climate change.
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Small Modular Reactors
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.
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Managing Risk in Ohio
By integrating significant renewable energy and energy efficiency into its power mix, Ohio can help protect ratepayers and gain other substantial benefits.
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The NRC and Nuclear Power Plant Safety in 2012
An annual UCS report on the NRC's performance in ensuring nuclear power plant safety.
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A Brief History of Nuclear Accidents Worldwide
Serious accidents at nuclear power plants have been uncommon—but their stories teach us the importance of nuclear safety.
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The Elusive Permanent Repository
Waste accumulates at U.S. nuclear power plants as the process of choosing a site for a geological repository has stalled.