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Activists' Guide to Fighting Nuclear Power

This is an introductory guide to being an organizer against nuclear power in your community.  We hope you find this guide to be a useful learning tool as well as a helpful resource for information on nuclear power.  To make this guide easy to navigate, we have divided it into sections.  Please keep in mind that Public Citizen's energy team is always available to help you build your own campaign.  Please email us or call us at 202-588-1000 and ask to speak with someone on the energy team.

• The Five Fatal Flaws of Nuclear Power
  
  • Cost
  • Security
  • Safety
  • Waste
  • Proliferation
• Taxpayer Subsidies: Life Support for Nuclear Power
• Nuclear Power and Global Warming
• Understanding the Process

This is the how-to section of the nuclear energy activist guide.  Public Citizen's energy team is always available to assist you in starting your own campaign in your home town.  We can help you with media strategy, contacting the right government officials at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as suggesting creative ways to draw attention to your struggle.  We can also provide research, background information, and fact sheets - ALL FOR FREE - to build your case against a particular energy company or nuclear plant proposal.

• How to Give an Effective Presentation
• How to Submit a Letter to the Editor
• How to do a Media Interview
• How to Contact Government Officials
• Meeting with Public Officials

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