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Research Organizations/Databases
Atomic Tourism promotes the exploration of locations around the world that have been the site of atomic explosions, displayed exhibits on the development of atomic devices, or contain vehicles that were designed to deliver atomic weapons.
The Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility is dedicated to education and research on all issues related to nuclear energy, including non-nuclear alternatives.
Citizen Alert is a Nevada-based grassroots environmental group, providing information on Yucca Mountain, nuclear waste transportation, and more broad nuclear and environmental issues.
Committee for Nuclear Responsibility is a non-profit educational group, organized in 1971 to provide independent analysis of sources and health effects of x-rays and other ionizing information.
Critical Mass Energy Project has been a powerful voice in the movement to decrease reliance on nuclear and fossil fuels and instead promote safe, affordable, and environmentally sound energy alternatives.
Greenpeace International is an independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent and creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and force solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research is dedicated to increasing public involvement and control over environmental problems through the democratization of science.
The Natural Resource Defense Council is a large organization dedicated to preserving the environment, protecting public health, and ensuring the conservation of wilderness and natural resources.
The Nuclear Control Institute is an independent research and advocacy center specializing in the problems of nuclear proliferation.
Nuclear Information and Resource Service is the information and networking center for citizens and environmental organization concerned about nuclear power, radioactive waste, radiation, and sustainable energy issues.
Physicians for Social Responsibility is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization dedicated to the elimination of nuclear weapons and violence.
The Sierra Club Nuclear Waste site contains Sierra Club's policy statements on nuclear issues along with information on nuclear waste proliferation.
State of Nevada Nuclear Waste Project Office has a wealth of information in issues related to the Yucca Mountain repository and the Nevada Test Site. The site contains hundreds of position papers, scientific reports, newspaper clippings, and petitions dealing with radiation and radioactive waste.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission is an agency that regulates civilian use of nuclear materials in order to protect public health and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation.
Research Organizations/Databases
IEA Energy Technology Data Exchange is a worldwide consortium of countries that share energy-related scientific and technical information.
Radiation Effects Research Foundation is a bi-national organization dedicated to the delivery, application, and dissemination of knowledge about health effects in the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
ATDSR HazDat Database is the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's Hazardous Substance Release/Heath Effects Database