Respiratory disease and asthma are on the increase. Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. Air pollution clearly exacerbates asthma and can trigger asthma attacks, and may even cause asthma. The UCS Energy Program examines the benefits and costs of our society's energy use, and promotes energy solutions that are renewable, safe, and cost-effective. Global warming, air and water pollution, habitat destruction, massive economic disruptions, military conflict, and urban sprawl are all hidden costs to society that result directly from our fossil fuel habits.
Nuclear plants create tons of deadly radioactive waste, a danger for thousands of years to come.
Both entail the risk of catastrophic failure that can endanger lives and property. Global warming continues to be an important issue on the international stage. And both have profound implications for the future of the energy supply in the United States. Town Planners Pay close attention to the layout of building lots to allow for solar orientation energy-efficient landscaping. Suggest the redesign of new developments and renovations that do not consider the simple principles of renewable energy.