All nuclear weapons resources
Feature
2022 Annual Report
How did UCS perform over the last year?
Podcast
What’s Preventing Nuclear Annihilation?
Global security expert Jennifer Knox explains how international treaties reduce the risks of nuclear weapons.
Explainer
Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Also called nonstrategic nuclear weapons, they're designed for battlefield use and have a shorter range than other nuclear weapons.
Activist Resource
Communicating Science
Since its founding, the Union of Concerned Scientists has been a leader in science and technology communication. We’ve worked with thousands of researchers and academics to help them make their work more accessible to lay audiences.
Podcast
US and China’s Nuclear Policy
Dr. Gregory Kulacki discusses China’s nuclear weapons strategy and the Russian war in Ukraine.
Feature
Satellite Database
In-depth details on the 5,465 satellites currently orbiting Earth, including their country of origin, purpose, and other operational details.
Activist Resource
Back from the Brink toolkit
A toolkit for local activists detailing how to organize, use social media, and work with others to abolish nuclear weapons.
Explainer
Nuclear frontline communities
Nuclear frontline communities are people and communities directly harmed by nuclear weapons and nuclear materials.
Podcast
North Korea Missile Launches
Nuclear nonproliferation expert Dr. Jeffrey Lewis breaks down why North Korea appears to be ramping up its missile tests, and what this means for our geopolitics.
Explainer
North Korea Basics
Nuclear warheads, long-range missiles, and a combative leader. What are the options?
Podcast
Russian Threat of Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
Dr. Tara Drozdenko explains why nuclear weapons should never be on the table in a global conflict.
Video
Ending Sole Authority
In the United States, the sole authority to order the use of nuclear weapons belongs to the president.