Resources :: A Green Energy Future Without Expanding Nuclear

 

Union of Concerned Scientists: Nuclear Power Information Center:

Visit this page to learn more about how nuclear power plants work, the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, and to view the interactive map that shows you where nuclear reactors can be found across the U.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to enable the nation to safely use radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while ensuring that people and the environment are protected. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.

Nuclear Energy Information Site

Nuclear Energy Information Service is a non-profit organization committed to education, non-violent demonstration, and political activism to end the use of nuclear power, especially in Illinois and the Great Lakes region.

The Nuclear Information and Resource Center

The Nuclear Information and Resource Center promote and wide variety of links to resources and projects advocating and fighting for energy efficiency and renewable energy, like The Safe Energy Communication Council, a group that promotes environmentally safe, affordable energy.

 

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