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Position On H.R.3738 – Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2025

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 3738 of the 119th Congress, titled the “Heat Management Assistance Grant Act of 2025.”

06.19.25 | 1 min read
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Climate & Energy
Report
De-Risking the Clean Energy Transition: Opportunities and Principles for Subnational Actors

As federal uncertainty grows and climate goals face political headwinds, a new coalition of subnational actors is rising to stabilize markets, accelerate permitting, and finance a more inclusive green economy.

06.18.25 | 12 min read
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Climate & Energy
Issue Brief
Impacts of Extreme Heat on Rural Communities

To protect rural America, Congress must address extreme heat’s impacts by repairing rural health systems, strengthening the preparedness of rural businesses, and hardening rural energy infrastructure

06.17.25 | 3 min read
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Climate & Energy
Blog
Federal Climate Policy Is Being Gutted. What Does That Say About How Well It Was Working?

The Trump Administration has moved with alarming speed to demolish programs, regulations, and institutions that were intended to make our communities and planet more liveable.

06.16.25 | 11 min read
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Blog
50 Years, $50 Billion in Savings: Don’t Pull the Plug on FEMP

This DOE Office has been achieving DOGE’s stated mission of billion dollar savings for decades. Now government leaders may close its doors.

06.13.25 | 6 min read
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Climate & Energy
Blog
Updating the Clean Electricity Playbook: Learning Lessons from the 100% Clean Agenda

To fight the climate crises, we must do more than connect power plants to the grid: we need new policy frameworks and expanded coalitions to facilitate the rapid transformation of the electricity system.

06.05.25 | 6 min read
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Blog
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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Climate & Energy
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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Climate & Energy
Blog
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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Climate & Energy
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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Climate & Energy
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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Climate & Energy
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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