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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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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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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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Issue Brief
Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat: Energy

The federal government needs to strengthen energy systems through investments in energy infrastructure across energy generation, transmission, and use.

04.08.25 | 6 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position On The Heating and Cooling Relief Act of 2025

The Federation of American Scientists supports The Heating and Cooling Relief Act of 2025. With summer right around the corner, it is more important than ever to ensure life-saving home cooling is affordable to all Americans.

04.07.25 | 2 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position On The Cool Roof Product Rebate Act of 2025

The Cool Roof Product Rebate Act of 2025 would direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a federal rebate program for the purchase and installation of cool roofs. Cool roofs can help households lower energy costs, prevent the negative health impacts of high indoor temperatures, and improve community resiliency by reducing the strain on the grid.

04.07.25 | 1 min read
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Press release
Position on S.1166, The Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of injury and death and innovations in the built environment can save money and lives.

04.01.25 | 1 min read
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Policy Memo
Empowering States for Resilient Infrastructure by Diffusing Federal Responsibility for Flood Risk Management

By requiring all states to conduct flood infrastructure vulnerability assessments (FIVAs), the federal government can limit its financial liability while advancing a more efficient and effective model of flood resilience that puts states and localities at the fore.

03.31.25 | 7 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on the Re-Introduction of the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025

The Federation of American Scientists strongly supports the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025.

03.11.25 | 1 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on the Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025

The Federation of American Scientists strongly supports the Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025.

03.11.25 | 1 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on the Re-Introduction of H.R. 471 – The Fix Our Forests Act

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 471, the re-introduction of the Fix Our Forests Act.

03.05.25 | 2 min read
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Press release
Position on the Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025

The Wildfire Intelligence Center would bring together expertise at all levels of government to give our firefighters and first responders access to cutting-edge tools and the decision support they need to confront this growing crisis.

02.06.25 | 1 min read
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