Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons and Missiles: Status and Trends,” updated February 20, 2008.
“Water Infrastructure Needs and Investment: Review and Analysis of Key Issues,” updated January 23, 2008.
“Russian Energy Policy toward Neighboring Countries,” updated January 17, 2008.
“North American Oil Sands: History of Development, Prospects for the Future,” updated January 17, 2008.
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
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.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.