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Clean Energy
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AI, Energy, and Climate: What’s at Stake? Hint: A lot.

The stakes are high: how we manage this convergence will influence not only the pace of technological innovation but also the equity and sustainability of our energy future.

05.12.25 | 6 min read
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Government Capacity
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Bridging Innovation and Expertise: Connecting Federal Talent to America’s Tech Ecosystems

We’re launching an initiative to connect scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals who recently departed federal service with emerging innovation ecosystems across the country that need their expertise.

05.09.25 | 5 min read
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Environment
Press release
The Federation of American Scientists Joins Coalition to Prepare for and Prevent Wildfires

With wildfire risk increasing and the potential for destruction along with it continues to grow nationwide, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) today joins with other organizations to launch a new coalition, Partners in Wildfire Prevention.

05.07.25 | 3 min read
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Global Risk
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Costs for U.S. Nuclear Weapon Programs Continue to Spiral Out of Control

Nuclear weapons budgeting is like agreeing to buying a house without knowing the sales price, the mortgage rate, or the monthly payment.

05.02.25 | 4 min read
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Government Capacity
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Getting ‘What Works’ in Education into the Hands of Teachers and Students

Employing a living approach to evidence synthesis, disseminated at a national level, is a streamlined way to enable evidence-based decision-making nationwide.

05.01.25 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Policy Memo
De-Risking the U.S. Bioeconomy by Establishing Financial Mechanisms to Drive Growth and Innovation

By providing essential funding mechanisms, the Bioeconomy Finance Program will reduce the risks inherent in biotechnology innovation, encouraging more private sector investment.

04.29.25 | 12 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Strategic Investments the U.S. Should Make in the Bioeconomy Right Now

While the U.S. has made significant advancements and remained a global leader in biotechnology over the past decade, the next four years will be critical in determining whether it can sustain that leadership.

04.24.25 | 8 min read
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Environment
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Building an Environmental Regulatory System that Delivers for America

As the efficacy of environmental laws has waned, so has their durability. What was once a broadly shared goal – protecting Americans from environmental harm – is now a political football, with rules that whipsaw back and forth depending on who’s in charge.

04.23.25 | 5 min read
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Government Capacity
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Goodbye IRS Direct File, Hello Inefficiency

It takes the average person over 9 hours and costs $160 to file taxes each year. IRS Direct File meant it didn’t have to.

04.16.25 | 5 min read
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Emerging Technology
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The Emerging Reach of the Bioeconomy

It’s paramount to balance both innovation capabilities and risk as we work towards ensuring that the U.S. bioeconomy is a priority area for both the Nation and for National Security.

04.15.25 | 5 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on the Senate Companion of The Fix Our Forests Act

The Federation of American Scientists supports the Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act.

04.11.25 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
Position on National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Final Report: Charting the Future of Biotechnology

The Federation of American Scientists supports the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report and the Recommendations contained within it.

04.10.25 | 2 min read
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