“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…

Stephen Ostermiller
by: Stephen Ostermiller
views: 533
Score: 5

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 378
Score: 3

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.…

Noah
by: Noah
views: 104
Score: 1

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 207
Score: 1

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 163
Score: 1

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 245

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 155

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 244

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 159

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 109

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 109

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…

SavvyRoo
by: SavvyRoo
views: 149

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…

Kaitlin Senk
by: Kaitlin Senk
views: 230

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…

The Heritage Foundation
by: The Heritage Foundation
views: 50

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.…

Anthony Sibley (AJ)
by: Anthony Sibley (AJ)
views: 107

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 175

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 229

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 297

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 219

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…

Eric Sirjord
by: Eric Sirjord
views: 210

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…

Institute for Local Self-
by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 153