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May 24, 2021
CLIMATE CHANGE
Biden’s climate change report card
President Joe Biden has delivered effectively on four of the nine climate pledges made during the 2020 presidential election. Political, public policy, and climate scientists grade his overall progress. Read more.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Are small modular reactors the solution to climate change?
Not a single small modular reactor has been built in Canada. But no matter, the technology is the darling of nuclear power circles — much to the dismay of environmentalists. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
500,000,000,000 reasons to scrutinize the US plan for nuclear weapons
The exploding price tag of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s long-term plan to sustain and modernize the nuclear warheads and production facilities has been flying under the radar. Read more.
Calling all designers
To celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Doomsday Clock, we’re looking for cool T-shirt designs for our Threadless store. Bragging rights and $1,000 are at stake. Learn more.
WHAT’S NEW AT THE BULLETIN
Sign up for our virtual program: The UK’s new nuclear posture
On May 27, join the Federation of American Scientists’ Hans Kristensen and MIT’s Heather Williams in conversation with The Guardian’s Julian Borger to discuss the United Kingdom’s decision to increase its nuclear stockpile limit. Hear how that choice fits into global trends towards nuclear modernization but also what can be done to keep on the path of disarmament. Register here.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Lies spread faster than truth; conspiracy theories are made to metastasize. But facts will win the day in the end, if enough people of good will decide to defend them in thoughtful, persistent ways.” — John Mecklin, “How to dial back a disinformation dystopia,” May 2021 issue of the Bulletin magazine
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