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Energy Efficient Maryland

The fastest and most affordable way to get Maryland’s energy use under control is to make our homes, businesses and communities more energy efficient.

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Unacceptable Risk

American nuclear power plants are not immune to the types of natural disasters, mechanical failures, human errors, and losses of critical electric power supplies that have characterized major nuclear accidents such as the one at Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan. Indeed, at several points over the last 20 years, American nuclear power plants have experienced “close calls” that could have led to damage to the reactor core and the subsequent release of large amounts of radiation.

How Are Other Countries Advising Their Citizens to React to the Fukushima Disaster?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Today (March 16), various foreign governments encouraged their nationals to consider relocation in response to the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

What Are the Main Threats Posed by the Crisis at Fukushima?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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The unfolding events in Japan are a sobering reminder that nuclear power is inherently dangerous.

What Do the Radiation Levels Reported in the Media Mean?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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News agencies have reported radiation measurements from nearby the Fukushima nuclear reactor, as well as in other locations in Japan, such as Tokyo. The following is an attempt to explain those measurements and put them in context.

What Level of Radiation Exposure Is "Safe"?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Japanese officials and outside experts have repeatedly stated that levels of radiation found in areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant pose no “immediate risk to human health.” This has often been misinterpreted to mean that this level of exposure to radiation is “safe.”

Report | Maryland PIRG Foundation | Safe Energy

Falling Behind on Energy Efficiency

Maryland has a great deal to gain from smart investments in improved energy efficiency. Energy efficiency can address many of the problems the state faces from high electricity use, including high energy bills, pollution, and reliability issues, while boosting the economy.

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Maryland Lagging on Energy Efficiency Goals

Mismanagement of energy efficiency programs by the Maryland Public Service Commission could cost Maryland electricity consumers an average of $288 million annually versus if the agency had ensured utility companies were meeting their energy savings goals.

News Release | Safe Energy

Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk

A new report released today by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.

News Release | Safe Energy

Tragedy in Japan a Terrifying Reminder of the Risks of Nuclear Power

The crisis in Japan is a sobering reminder that nuclear power is inherently dangerous. There are no guarantees that an accident of the type happening in Japan couldn’t happen here in the United States.

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