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Government Capacity
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We Can’t Build Things if We Don’t Fix Government Hiring

Without the permitting workforce needed for implementation, the American public will not reap the benefits of rural broadband access, resilient supply chains, and clean, accessible water.

09.18.24 | 3 min read
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Clean Energy
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How Should FESI Work with DOE? Lessons Learned From Other Agency-Affiliated Foundations

If FESI is going to continue to receive Congressional appropriations through DOE, it should be structured from the start in a way that allows it to be as effective as possible while it receives both taxpayer dollars and private support.

08.21.24 | 14 min read
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Clean Energy
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Dr. Max Delferro, Argonne National Lab, Building a World With Sustainable Plastics

As a Group Leader of the Catalysis Science Program and Polymer Group at Argonne National Laboratory, Dr. Delferro’s work could help take plastic out of landfills and put them to good use elsewhere.

08.20.24 | 10 min read
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Global Risk
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Hot-Launch Yoga: Cobra Pose Reveals Nuke Repose

Unique social media images reveal the likely retirement of an old Indian nuclear-capable system.

08.13.24 | 5 min read
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Environment
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Energy Justice for All: Keeping Disadvantaged Populations Cool in a Heating World

As temperatures rise, so do energy bills. Energy justice should be a federal priority as the extreme heat crisis exposes energy security gaps.

08.08.24 | 12 min read
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Clean Energy
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Putting FESI on a Maximum Impact Path

The establishment of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) was a vital first step, but its value depends on what happens next.

08.07.24 | 14 min read
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Government Capacity
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Don’t Fight Paper With Paper: How To Build a Great Digital Product With the Change in the Couch Cushions

How do you create a tool for all types of users to navigate supply chain issues and logistics problems? With collaboration and innovation.

08.06.24 | 15 min read
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Environment
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Overcoming Historical Barriers in Mid-Tier Agriculture

Not all agricultural education is built the same. Should it be? In a new podcast series, we explore how technical assistance can meet the diverse needs of farmers across local and regional food systems.

08.05.24 | 4 min read
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Education & Workforce
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Fortifying America’s Future: Pathways for Competitiveness

Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.

07.24.24 | 4 min read
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Global Risk
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United States Discloses Nuclear Warhead Numbers; Restores Nuclear Transparency

The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.

07.20.24 | 6 min read
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Environment
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The Blackouts During the Texas Heatwave Were Preventable. Here’s Why.

As people wait for this catastrophic grid failure to be remedied, much of southeast Texas, which includes Houston, is enduring dangerous, extreme heat with no air conditioning amid an ongoing heatwave.

07.12.24 | 2 min read
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Government Capacity
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Increasing the “Policy Readiness” of Ideas

Policymakers are more likely to consider ideas where more thought has been given to the core questions of the policy process.

07.12.24 | 5 min read
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