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Press release
22 Organizations Urge Department of Education to Protect Students from Extreme Heat at Schools

Twenty-two organizations and 29 individuals from across 12 states sent a letter calling on the U.S. Department of Education to take urgent action to protect students from the dangers of…

06.18.24 | 3 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
We’re Entering a New Period, as Revealed by FAS Nuclear Arsenal Data Published in SIPRI Yearbook 2024

Goodbye, decades of nuclear weapon reduction? Hans Kristensen and Matt Korda with the FAS Nuclear Information Project write in the new SIPRI Yearbook, released today, that the world’s nuclear arsenals…

06.17.24 | 2 min read
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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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