Reports

Information about genetically engineered food, the misuse of antibiotics on farm animals, the risks and potential of pharm and industrial crops, healthier alternatives for growing food, and the work of the Union of Concerned Scientists in this area.

A plan for jobs, security, and prosperity in the 21st century.

UCS is working for a safer world by eliminating risks of nuclear arsenals and nuclear terrorism, improving nuclear plant safety, preventing the deployment of anti-satellite and space-based weapons, and enhancing international dialogue on security issues.

This report exposes regulatory malpractice by the NRC regarding the pressurized water reactor (PWR) containment sump problem.

David Wright and Lisbeth Gronlund, paper published in Science and Global Security Journal

UCS works to eliminate the risks posed by nuclear arsenals and nuclear terrorism, improve nuclear power plant safety, prevent the deployment of anti-satellite and space-based weapons, and enhance international dialogue on security issues.

To reduce the threat of global warming and protect the well-being of future generations, we must reduce our emissions of heat-trapping gases by embracing renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.

When it comes to fuel economy, US automakers possess only two gears: reverse and neutral.

The Union of Concerned Scientists promotes a cleanup strategy for diesel vehicles that includes strict emission standards, incentives for cleaning up existing engines, and replacing or retrofitting older school buses.

The first heyday of wind power in America lasted from 1870 to 1930. The second heyday is just beginning

Most areas receive enough sunshine to make solar energy practical.

Many farmers already produce biomass energy by growing corn to make ethanol. But biomass energy comes in many forms. Virtually all plants and organic wastes can be used to produce heat, power, or fuel.

George N. Lewis and Lisbeth Gronlund, UCS Working Paper

Nuclear Posture Review