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Enhancing Local Capacity for Disaster Resilience

A new initiative targeting service investment to build resilience in low-capacity communities would help build capacity at the local level, train a new generation of service-oriented professionals, and ensure that federal funding gets to the communities that need it most.

01.07.25 | 8 min read
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Four Guiding Principles for Accountability and Transparency in Wildfire Management

The federal government spends billions every year on wildfire suppression and recovery. Despite this, the size and intensity of fires continues to grow, increasing costs to human health, property, and the economy as a whole. 

12.19.24 | 2 min read
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Policy Memo
Polar Infrastructure and Science for National Security: A Federal Agenda to Promote Glacier Resilience and Strengthen American Competitiveness

Congress and the incoming Trump Administration should work together to reinforce the U.S. position in the regions, recognizing the role Antarctica in particular may have in a changing global order and its significance for sea-level rise.

12.10.24 | 7 min read
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Policy Memo
Establishing a National Water Technology Pipeline

A National Water Technology Pipeline would mobilize American entrepreneurs and manufacturers to lead on research and development of the next generation of solutions in water treatment, monitoring, and data management.

12.06.24 | 8 min read
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Policy Memo
The U.S. Needs to Build More Houses in Future Receiving Cities

The federal government should designate “Receiving Cities” to which it will allocate funds and tax incentives aimed at producing and preserving affordable housing, in anticipation of population inflows.

12.05.24 | 13 min read
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Environment
Press release
Statement on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Markup

FAS commends the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for clearing a historic 75 pieces of legislation, including multiple crucial bills to confront the wildfire crisis.

11.25.24 | 2 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on H.R. 8790 – Fix our Forests Act

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 8790, the Fix our Forests Act, commends the House of Representatives for passing of the bill on strong bipartisan margins in September, and urges the Senate to consider this legislation.

11.05.24 | 1 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on H.R. 9908 – Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act

The Strengthening Wildfire Resilience Through Satellites Act would help combat wildfires through advanced early detection using satellite technology.

10.02.24 | 1 min read
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Press release
Position on H.R. 8656 – Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act

The Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act would combat firefighter shortages by training, hiring, and retaining expert wildland firefighters with increased benefits and better working conditions.

09.28.24 | 1 min read
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Policy Memo
Mobilizing Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Extreme Heat Adaptation Solutions in Developing Nations

To address challenges posed by increased extreme heat, USAID should mobilize finance through environmental impact bonds focused on scaling extreme heat adaptation solutions.

09.27.24 | 12 min read
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Press release
Position on H.R. 9702, H.R. 9703, and H.R. 9704.

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 9702 the Wildfire Coordination Act, H.R. 9703 the Cross Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act, and H.R. 9704 the Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act.

09.24.24 | 1 min read
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Press release
Federation of American Scientists among leading voices for federal policy action at White House Summit on Extreme Heat

FAS has been a leading voice for action on this topic, and has developed a compendium of 150+ heat-related federal policy recommendations. 

09.13.24 | 3 min read
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