Report: Reducing the Hazards of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Southern California
A new IPS report addresses the potential risks of spent nuclear fuel storage at the San Onofre Nuclear Station (SONGS).
A Radioactive Conflict of Interest
Having the Energy Department manage radiation health research makes as much sense as giving tobacco companies the authority to see if smoking is bad for you.
Saul Landau Film Series: Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang
As a lead up to The Institute’s 50th birthday, on the 4th Wednesday of each month IPS will host a film series featuring eleven of the widely respected film productions of our colleague, Saul. After each screening participants will have the opportunity to discuss the films with distinguished guests.
Known Exposure
Throughout its history, IPS has worked to educate the public about the U.S. government’s failure to inform the public about the extremely high risk of radiation.
America’s Nuclear Spent-Fuel Time Bombs
Japan’s nuclear disaster should serve as a wake-up call for the United States.
Watch Out for Those Brain Cancer Apps
World Health Organization scientists want cell phones classified as a “possible carcinogen.”
Remembering Paul Jacobs as the Struggle for Better Nuclear Safety Continues
IPS history is tied to documentary airing this weekend on Link TV.
Japan’s Nuclear Catastrophe Leaves Little to Celebrate on Children’s Day
A recent government decision callously put thousands of kids in harm’s way.
The FDA and the Fukushima Fallout
The FDA is disingenuous in its attempt to compare the radiation from a major nuclear accident to radiation exposures in everyday life.
Gambling in Japan
In nuclear energy, as in economics and security issues, Japan has engaged in some seriously risky business.
Unsafe at Any Exposure
There’s no safe level of radiation exposure.
On the Brink of Meltdown: The Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
The devastating Japanese quake and its outcome could generate a political tsunami here in the United States.
Reducing Cell-Phone Radiation Risks
Gauging the precise dangers these gadgets pose to our health could take years, so let’s take precautions now.
What We’ve Done to Others
Few Americans have a clear memory of our nuclear history — part of our heritage, just like the cruel deeds of 9/11/01.
Flying and Excess Radiation
The doses of radiation experienced in everyday life, especially flying long distances in jet aircraft, pose risks we should carefully heed.