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Position on H.R. 9908 – Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act

The Federation of American Scientists supports H.R. 9908, the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act. The Strengthening Wildfire Resilience Through Satellites Act would help combat wildfires through advanced early detection…

10.02.24 | 1 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for Nuclear Policy?

The future of U.S. Nuclear Policy is on the table in the 2024 election because the president of the United States has sole authority over the decision to launch nuclear…

10.01.24 | 3 min read
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Environment
Press release
Position on H.R. 8656 – Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act

The Federation of American Scientists strongly supports H.R. 8656. The Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act would combat firefighter shortages by establishing a new Middle Fire Leaders Academy and grant…

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

Global heat deaths are projected to increase by 370% if direct action is not taken to limit the effects of climate change. The dire implications of rising global temperatures extend…

09.27.24 | 12 min read
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Environment
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. This package…

09.24.24 | 1 min read
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