Union of Concerned Scientists added to AEman links
"Union" - wage/benefit leverage, or marriage; "of" - innocent participle; "Concerned" - this can only be a good thing vs. aloof or disaffected; "Scientists" - more than one scientist ... strength in numbers. And they're local to AEman too, with their HQ near MIT. Here's what the AE-focused UCS guys say they do:
We examine the benefits and costs of the country's energy use, and promote
energy solutions that are sustainable both environmentally and
economically. Currently, the electricity industry is undergoing rapid
change, including partial deregulation. Because electricity generation is a
major producer of emissions that cause acid rain, smog, and global warming, this
restructuring creates risks, as well as opportunities, for the environment and
for public health. We're working in Washington, D.C., and in state capitols
across the country to ensure that electricity restructuring includes
strong provisions for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and pollution
reduction. We have also, for more than two decades, been working to reduce
the risks from nuclear power.
These guys need to be visited regularly as they are up to some very good things.
posted by Andy Bochman at 8:05 PM
 
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