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January 21, 2026

Powering Data Centers with Clean Energy Could Avoid Trillions in Climate and Health Costs

Thousands of data centers are popping up across the country, fueled by the boom of AI—and ratepayers could get stuck with the bill to make Big Tech’s dream a reality.

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Clean Energy Can Protect Midwest Families From Data-Center Driven Energy Bill Spikes

James Gignac
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June 22, 2010

Obama National Space Policy: Imminent?

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June 18, 2010

The U.S. and China: Two Views of Sanctions

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June 1, 2010

Space Plane: Technology In Search of a Mission? (Part 2)

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June 1, 2010

Space Plane: Technology In Search of a Mission? (Part 1)

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May 28, 2010

America Changed. China Noticed.

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May 18, 2010

Aegis: Not a Silver Bullet

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May 18, 2010

Will Kerry and Lieberman Ruin the “Perfect Day” in the Life of a Nuclear Power Plant?

Ed Lyman
Director, Nuclear Power Safety

May 6, 2010

China Reaffirms Unconditional No First Use

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May 6, 2010

Nuclear Plants Should Not Pay People Planning Reactor Sabotage

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China Watches and Waits

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