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Global Risk
Press release
Nuclear Experts from the Federation of American Scientists Contribute to SIPRI Yearbook 2024

FAS’s Nuclear Information Project estimates that the combined global inventory of nuclear warheads is approximately 12,120 Washington, DC – June 17, 2024 – The Federation of American Scientists’ nuclear weapons…

06.17.24 | 2 min read
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FAS
Press release
Science and Tech Leaders Jim Gates, Theresa Mayer, and Allison Scott Join the Federation of American Scientists Board

FAS thanks Vice Chair Dr. Rosina Bierbaum for her 20+ years of service Washington, DC – June 7, 2024 – The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) today announced the addition…

06.07.24 | 5 min read
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Environment
Report
Heat Hazards and Migrant Rights: Protecting Agricultural Workers in a Changing Climate

KEY TAKEAWAYS Urgent Heat Risks: Climate change is leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, increasing the urgency for comprehensive heat safety regulations for agricultural workers. Vulnerable Migrant Workers:…

06.06.24 | 18 min read
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Environment
Report
A Guide to Public Deliberation

Science is advancing at an unprecedented speed, and scientists are facing major ethical dilemmas daily. Unfortunately, the general public rarely gets opportunities to share their opinions and thoughts on these…

06.04.24 | 19 min read
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Clean Energy
Blog
Get Ready, Get Set, FESI!: Putting Pilot-Stage Clean Energy Technologies on a Commercialization Fast Track

It may sound dramatic, but “Valleys of Death” are delaying the United States’ technology development progress needed to achieve the energy security and innovation goals of this decade. As emerging…

05.31.24 | 7 min read
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