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New Nuclear Requires New Hiring at the NRC

The next generation of nuclear energy deployment depends on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) willingness to use flexible hiring authorities to shape its workforce. Many analysts and policymakers propose increasing…

11.06.24 | 5 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…

11.05.24 | 1 min read
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Government Capacity
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Policy Memo
Building a Comprehensive NEPA Database to Facilitate Innovation

The Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Innovation and Jobs Act are set to drive $300 billion in energy infrastructure investment by 2030. Without permitting reform, lengthy review processes threaten…

11.04.24 | 5 min read
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Government Capacity
day one project
Policy Memo
Using Home Energy Rebates to Support Market Transformation

Without market-shaping interventions, federal and state subsidies for energy-efficient products like heat pumps often lead to higher prices, leaving the overall market worse off when rebates end. This is a…

11.01.24 | 9 min read
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Global Risk
Press release
The Federation of American Scientists Urges Support of UN Draft Resolution on Nuclear War Effects 

The last resolution producing similar scientific research was published in 1989 Washington, D.C. – October 24, 2024 – The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) announces its support for the UN…

10.31.24 | 3 min read
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