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Position on the Reintroduction of the Critical Materials Future Act and the Unearth Innovation Act

The Federation of American Scientists supports the Critical Materials Future Act and the Unearth Innovation Act.

02.14.25 | 2 min read
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Blog
The DOE Office Already Unleashing American Energy Dominance

The Trump administration has an opportunity to supercharge American energy dominance through MESC, but they must come together with Congressional leaders to permanently establish MESC and its mission.

02.11.25 | 3 min read
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Energy Dominance (Already) Starts at the DOE

DOE is already very well set up to pursue an energy dominance agenda for America. There’s simply no need to waste time conducting a large-scale agency reorganization.

02.05.25 | 7 min read
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Policy Memo
Prioritizing Rural Ranching Operations in BLM Solar Arrays

BLM’s right-of-way application materials should require applicants to address how solar arrays will be planned, designed, and operated to support traditional ranching practices and surrounding rural economies.

12.05.24 | 5 min read
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Policy Memo
The Energy Transition Workforce Initiative

The energy transition underway in the United States continues to present a unique set of opportunities to put Americans back to work through the deployment of new technologies, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and expansion of the electricity system to meet our carbon goals.

11.27.24 | 5 min read
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Policy Memo
Promoting Fusion Energy Leadership with U.S. Tritium Production Capacity

The United States has the only proven and scalable tritium production supply chain, but it is largely reserved for nuclear weapons. Excess tritium production capacity should be leveraged to ensure the success of and U.S. leadership in fusion energy.

11.26.24 | 12 min read
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Policy Memo
U.S. Energy Security Compacts: Enhancing American Leadership and Influence with Global Energy Investment

Increasingly, U.S. national security priorities depend heavily on bolstering the energy security of key allies, including developing and emerging economies. But U.S. capacity to deliver this investment is hamstrung by critical gaps in approach, capability, and tools.

11.22.24 | 8 min read
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Policy Memo
Creating a National HVDC Transmission Network

The United States should continue to pursue its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

11.12.24 | 11 min read
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Blog
Strengthening the National Labs’ Workforce

While the National Labs have a strong workforce, they also face challenges that make it difficult to recruit and retain the people they need to continue leading the world’s scientific research.

11.08.24 | 7 min read
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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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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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Press release
Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act

On today’s two-year anniversary of the IRA, FAS is highlighting policy proposals that build on the IRA’s successes to date and suggest opportunities for continued impact.

08.16.24 | 4 min read
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