The legacy of Ed Grothus and the Black Hole
Although dying of cancer, activist Ed Grothus continues his crusade against nuclear weapons from his fabled atomic yard sale/anti-nuclear art installation located near Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Redefining deterrence
In a new world with new security challenges, the United States must abandon its outmoded Cold War logic and think anew about deterrence, appropriately reshaping its nuclear arsenal in the process.
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Formulating the next U.S.-Russian arms control agreement
To achieve the next step in the disarmament process, Washington and Moscow will need to overcome three major points of disagreement. Here's how they can do it.
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The struggle for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia
Surprisingly, the United States, Britain, and France have been cool to an effort by several Central Asian countries to ban the presence of nuclear weapons in their region.
A new energy future means a new Energy Department
Campaign promises and hopes for a green energy future depend on fundamental reform at the Energy Department, long one of the government's most dysfunctional offices.
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OPEC and the Prisoner's Dilemma
OPEC will find it difficult to increase oil prices in the near-term as each member is better off cheating on its oil production quotas regardless of what the rest of the cartel does.
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Can the U.S. military move to renewable fuels?
Efforts to replace oil in the military services have been haphazard, what the Pentagon really needs is a comprehensive energy policy for the future.
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China's strategies to combat climate change
While China continues to rely predominantly on coal-generated power, Beijing has made impressive gains in alternative energy and efficiencies.
The Future of Nuclear Energy: Policy recommendations
Scientists and policy makers recommend 9 ways to encourage the safe and responsible development of new nuclear reactors in the United States and around the world.
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2008 world nuclear industry status report: Global nuclear power
The nuclear power industry is in a state of global decline--a situation that isn't going to change in the foreseeable future.
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2008 world nuclear industry status report: Asia
Asia is viewed as the region poised to jump-start the global nuclear revival. But even there, substantial roadblocks to nuclear growth exist.
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2008 world nuclear industry status report: Western Europe
As nuclear power's contribution declines in Europe's overall energy mix, efforts to build new plants are being met with legislative and technical delays.
Restricting the role of biosecurity
The focus of biosecurity should be limited to the prevention of the misuse of life science research for terrorist aims.
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Building a culture of responsible science
Scientists need to keep the pressure on governments to ensure the development of national norms to protect the public from the misuse of life science research.
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Unifying the U.S. government response to bioterrorism
For Washington to respond effectively to a bioterrorist attack, the CDC must be allowed to help lead the investigation--no matter where the attack occurs.
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Tracking the spread of biological technologies
A growing number of people have access to the tools of biology, broadly affecting scientific development, commerce, and security.
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Profile
Russia's new arms development
Hopes are high for a new U.S.-Russian arms control agreement, but in the meantime, Moscow is continuing to develop new weapons programs that will only complicate such an accord.
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Profile
Modeling disease spread
More and more, mathematical models are being used to develop strategies to combat epidemics such as Britain's 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. But are they helpful?
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Profile
Building a culture of responsible science
Scientists need to keep the pressure on governments to ensure the development of national norms to protect the public from the misuse of life science research.
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Profile
The legacy of Ed Grothus and the Black Hole
Although dying of cancer, activist Ed Grothus continues his crusade against nuclear weapons from his fabled atomic yard sale/anti-nuclear art installation located near Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Profile
Formulating the next U.S.-Russian arms control agreement
To achieve the next step in the disarmament process, Washington and Moscow will need to overcome three major points of disagreement. Here's how they can do it.
Features
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A low-carbon national energy agenda
In setting his energy agenda, Barack Obama will likely consider a range of priorities, among them emphasizing investment in electricity transmission technology.
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Missile defense in Japan
While planned U.S. missile defense installations in Eastern Europe have gained the most attention, Washington and Tokyo have continued to forge their own missile defense cooperative.
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Organizing for arms control in the Obama administration
The first step--restructure executive branch support for arms control along the lines of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.
Roundtables
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Managing the global growth of nuclear energy
It's inevitable that nuclear power will expand globally, raising the danger of increased proliferation. The Bush administration pushed its controversial GNEP as a way to curtail the risks. But with that program looking less viable, how will the fuel cycle be managed going forward?
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Carbon tax vs. cap-and-trade
For those looking to reduce the nation's carbon footprint, it's either cap-and-trade or carbon taxes. But there are benefits and drawbacks to each. Our experts discuss them and what it will take for the market to impact global warming.
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The military application of neuroscience research
Defense officials have dreamt up a range of uses for neuroscience research aimed at monitoring brain function and affecting brain performance in humans and animals alike. Yet, the impact of this research is just beginning to become apparent.
Reports
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Redefining deterrence: How the Obama administration should handle RRW
Instead of pursuing a new nuclear warhead, President-elect Barack Obama and his advisers should take a deep breath and thoughtfully reconsider the country's nuclear posture.
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Redefining deterrence: Is RRW detrimental to U.S. security calculus?
Some within the U.S. government believe that the country's nuclear warheads aren't reliable enough. But in matters of deterrence, the most important thing is what Washington’s adversaries believe.
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Testing the test ban treaty: Week three of the CTBTO inspection exercise in Kazakhstan
Although a fictional endeavor, the CTBTO exercise is helping the organization learn some valuable real-world lessons.
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2008 world nuclear industry status report: Western Europe
As nuclear power's contribution declines in Europe's overall energy mix, efforts to build new plants are being met with legislative and technical delays.
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Evaluating conventional prompt global strike
Arming Trident ballistic missiles with conventional warheads to strike "high-value" targets on a moment's notice would likely cause more problems than it solves.
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A brief history of U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations
Long before their current nuclear crisis, the United States and Iran overcame concerns about proliferation and sovereign rights to negotiate a nuclear accord. Can they do it again?
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Fissile material stocks and production, 2008
Civilian and military stockpiles of materials that can be used to make nuclear weapons continue to pose global risks.
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Redirecting North Korea's nuclear workers
Threat-reduction programs with former Soviet states can serve as models to create new, peaceful jobs for the North's cadre of nuclear scientists and bomb makers.
News Feed
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For Wind Turbine Manufacturers, the Layoffs Begin
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Taming the Nuclear Dragon
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UK does not need a nuclear deterrent
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Fresh Clues of Iranian Nuclear Intrigue
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United Arab Emirates and US sign nuclear cooperation pact
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Iranian nuclear programme has no civilian goal: Sarkozy
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Russia hopes U.S. will review missile defense plans - Lavrov
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Idaho senators join group calling for stimulus money for nuclear clean-up
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Areva's nuclear plant in Finland faces more delays
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N. Korea misreads Obama
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North Korea leader picks third son as heir