“nuclear” Charts
Renewable Energy Passes Nuclear, But 7x Behind Fossil Fuels »
Despite gains in production by renewable energy, almost doubling in its ability to produce between 2001 and 2013, and surpassing…
Newsflash: Scientists Agree On Global Warming »
Above is the percentage of Americans that believe global warming is occurring. While most Americans agree that the planet is…
US Not As Concerned with Climate Change »
We are the proverbial frog in a pot of water being brought to a boil, but the US remains unconcerned.…
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Alternative Energy »
American citizens were asked if the U.S. should solve its energy problems by emphasizing production of more oil, gas and…
Improvements Needed to Xcel’s Proposed MN Solar Program »
Xcel Energy has published their proposed community solar program on September 30, 2013. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has submitted…
These Are The World's Biggest Fears »
Let's face it: the world can be a pretty brutal place to live. With scarce resources, conflicting ideologies and the…
Should America Reject The Iran Deal? »
It should come at little surprise that the highly controversial Iranian nuclear arms deal has split public opinion basically down…
The US And Russia Have More Than Enough Nukes To Go Around »
It is estimated that there are 15,700 nuclear warheads that exist throughout the globe. Together, the United States and Russia…
Our Most Promising Energy Sources »
Which of the world's energy sources shows the greatest potential? According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, Americans place a…
The Futility Of Iranian Negotiations »
Is America making any substantial progress toward limiting Iran's nuclear capacity with its negotiations? A recent WSJ/NBC poll found that…
What Does a 21st Century Power Grid Look Like? »
In a grid centered on distributed renewable energy resources, the best energy supply is one that is flexible (can rapidly…
Hatred and Inequality: The Greatest Global Threats »
Since 2007, religious and ethnic hatred has become a very pressing issue for the global community. Along with the problem…
Renewable Energy Might Not Be Bad for Birds »
Conservationists and conservatives claim that renewable energy sources kill too many birds. U.S. News and World Report compiled data on…
New START weakens U.S., favors Russia »
New START, which was entered into force in 2011, places limits on nuclear capabilities for the U.S. and Russia. To…
US Leads Global Nuclear Non-Proliferation, and Nuclear Tests »
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union exploded nearly 85% of all nuclear weapons ever detonated.…
Energy in Minnesota: Nothing Xcels Except the Price »
Xcel’s retail electricity rates have risen nearly 40% in the past decade and the utility announced its intention to increase…
Citizens Claim US Gov't "Not Doing Enough" For Environment »
While the number of Americans that believe the government is doing enough for the environment is only 2 points from…
What Kind of Energy do Americans Want? »
Americans want the U.S. to put more emphasis on producing domestic energy using environmentally friendly approaches like solar power, wind…
Jobs From Clean Energy: Ontario’s ‘Buy Local’ Policy »
Ontario’s clean energy program encourages local ownership and distributed generation, in part to broaden support for renewable energy and in…
The Nissan Leaf and its Place in the Fleet »
The Nissan Leaf is one of the most revolutionary cars ever built. The all-new Leaf brings us a 100% electric…
The More Local the Energy, the More Valuable It Is »
Centralized big energy nuclear and coal plants may mean big money for power companies. But local and renewable systems like…