Energy & Environment
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The Fusion Revolution As incidents at Fukushima, Chernobyl and Three-Mile Island remind us, nuclear fission has major related safety, waste, and proliferation concerns. But with nuclear fusion, science may have just the solution. Read More » |
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Murmansk, Russia and the failure of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy As a fleet of retired nuclear submarines sits in the Russian Arctic city of Murmansk, this potential environmental disaster provides a teachable moment. Read More » |
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Oil Spill Muddies the Water for Passing Climate Legislation Instead of charging ahead with a cap-and-trade bill, it is worth pausing to debate whether the cure is worse than the proclaimed disease. Read More » |
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Big Business Looking to Reduce Energy Use A new Pew study among businesses on perceptions of climate change and efforts to reduce energy use indicates that some corporate execs are beginning to respond to our changing environment. Read More » |
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The Health Impact of Climate Change Climate legislation is far more closely linked to our health and health care than anyone has yet been willing to admit. Read More » |
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On Nuclear Energy: Lessons in Promoting It is time to allow the market to decide which energy technologies move to the front of the line. Read More » |
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On Nuclear Energy: The Hidden Costs The havoc uranium mining wreaks on poor communities is conspicuously missing from the nuclear energy debate. Read More » |
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Utah Lawmakers: What Climate Change? Utah lawmakers have sent a clear message: It's time to stop the climate change "gravy train." Read More » |
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Climate Change Decorum Climate change is complicated. And as we (the non-scientists) grapple with its implications, we are best served to stick to the facts and do what we can to green up our acts. Read More » |
