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U.S. Nuclear Weapons Withdrawn From United Kingdom
Though not officially announced, the U.S. removed nuclear weapons from the RAF Lakenheath air base outside of London. The withdrawal of nuclear weapons from two NATO countries in less than a decade undercuts the argument for continuing deployment in other European countries. Learn More.
Rebuilding Mortgages for Energy Efficiency
With its ability to reduce energy use and carbon emissions, the Energy Efficient Mortgage could be used to combat higher consumer energy costs and climate change. According to the Energy Information Administration, residential CO2 emissions accounted for 1242 million metric tons of carbon in 2007. Learn More.
Science and Engineering Groups Question Congressional Candidates
The November 2008 election is a critical moment for U.S. science. Voters must know where the candidates stand on issues like climate change, the environment, and energy. Sixteen groups are asking candidates 7 questions on policies that will affect your life. Learn More.
Cost of Secrecy System Reaches Record High
The cost of implementing the national security classification system in government and industry reached an all-time high of $9.91 billion last year, according to the latest annual report (pdf) from the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO). Learn More.
“Most” Nuclear Weapon Sites In Europe Do Not Meet U.S. Security Requirements
An internal Air Force investigation has determined that “most sites” used for deploying nuclear weapons in Europe do not meet Department of Defense security requirements. A declassified version of the report reveals a much bigger problem in Europe than previously known. Learn More.
The “What if?” of Dual-Use Research Awareness
The products, information and techniques of some life sciences research could be misused for nefarious purposes, such as bioterrorism, and the scientific community should do everything it can to prevent such misuse without impeding research progress. Learn More.
