Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service, obtained by Secrecy News, include the following (all pdf).
“U.S. Nuclear Cooperation With India: Issues for Congress,” updated May 20, 2008.
“Nuclear Weapons: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program,” updated May 19, 2008.
“Suits Against Terrorist States By Victims of Terrorism,” updated May 1, 2008.
“Syria: Background and U.S. Relations,” updated May 1, 2008.
“China’s Economic Conditions,” updated May 13, 2008.
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.