
Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
About
Founded in 1987, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research is a think tank based in Takoma Park, United States working on environment & climate, science & research, peace & conflict.
The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1987 that provides accurate, accessible scientific and technical information on energy and environmental issues. It focuses on pathways to emissions-free, equitable and democratic energy systems, and on the environmental, energy and security aspects of nuclear weapons production, nuclear power and nuclear waste. Its audiences include activists, policy-makers, journalists and the public, and it works mainly from the United States, publishing newsletters in several languages and running technical training workshops. Its work is supported by foundation grants, individual donations and public interest consulting contracts.
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Healthy from the Start campaign
Environment & Climate
Campaign to include women, children and future generations in environmental health standards.
Energy & Security
Science & Research
International newsletter translating technical information on energy and nuclear materials into Russian, French, Chinese and Japanese.
Science for Democratic Action
Science & Research
Newsletter providing accessible, accurate technical information on energy and environmental issues for activists, policy-makers and journalists.
The Renewable Maryland Project
Environment & Climate
Work on an emissions-free, affordable, democratized and resilient energy sector in Maryland.
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Trust
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Stewart R. Mott Foundation, Town Creek Foundation, Ford Foundation, Colombe Foundation, Tides Foundation, New-Land Foundation
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