Federation of American Scientists

How do we ensure technical assistance meets the diverse needs of producers, particularly Black, Hispanic, and Tribal producers? Check out FAS Impact Fellow Maria Graziani's new podcast series with Kolia Souza, featuring interviews with MSU Center for Regional Food Systems Racial Equity in the Food System Workgroup members, where they explore what equitable food systems resources look like and how we get there 🎧 #podcast https://lnkd.in/esyNHnaJ

One might assume that U.S. nuclear strategy and force structure are determined through serious deliberations among high-ranking officials in decorated uniforms considering adversary capabilities and targeting requirements. But most of the time, business interests and politics play a large role in shaping nuclear force structure than military strategy, writes Mackenzie Knight ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eybtMzGZ

OSHA's proposed heat rule aims to protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor settings from heat-related illnesses and fatalities. It can't do so without substantial investments to bridge the gap between policy and practice. From Impact Fellow Keana Kaleikini, MSPH, CPH: how the public and private sectors can prioritize infrastructure investments to create a comprehensive, well-resourced system for heat safety. #workplacesafety #extremeheat https://lnkd.in/gauwTaw2

Establishing the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute would ensure that companies of all sizes – as well as other interested parties – continue to have a voice in the development of relevant standards and guidelines. Read the full letter ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eud89Ks2

The United States faces a critical human talent shortage in industries essential for maintaining technological leadership, including workforce sectors related to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, 5G/6G technologies, fintech, and biotechnology. Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in these sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk. Read Megan Zabik's summary of our latest collaborative paper (with our friends at Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI)) below ⤵ #educationpolicy #workforce #STEMpolicy https://lnkd.in/gSd-VeBX

What if cutting edge technology that already exists (or is extremely close to existing) was deployed to solve the toughest challenges of the wildfire crisis? My team at Federation of American Scientists made a serious effort to answer that question yesterday on Capitol Hill, with our friends at Megafire Action. Happy to get to work with this bunch, especially Erica Goldman, James Campbell, Irene N. and Jessica Blackband, MPP.

Yesterday, we were on the Hill to talk about how our technology, tools, workforce, and federal capacities will need to adapt to the changing wildland fire crisis. A huge thank you to our speakers from across policy, industry, and research: 💹 Bill Clerico, Founder & Managing Partner, Convective Capital 🌲 Scott Conway, Co-Founder & Chief Resilience Officer, Vibrant Planet 🚨 Rachael Brady, Deputy Director of Research for ALERTCalifornia, UC San Diego 🏛 Reed Van Beveren, Technology Policy and Research Lead, Environmental Policy Innovation Center And thanks again to Matt W. from Megafire Action and our own Erica Goldman for opening the conversation with curiosity, hope, and some pretty good questions. #sciencepolicy #wildfire

The United States has finally released data on its nuclear arsenal including total number of weapons and the pace of dismantlement of retired weapons. This is a welcome move that should both be applauded and that all nuclear weapons states have an obligation to follow. Tranaparency can reduce pressures to arms eace, adopt worst case assumptions and provide a basis for principled diplomacy and risk reduction. The incredible team at Federation of American Scientists has all the details here:

The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads. The decision is consistent with America’s stated commitment to nuclear transparency, and FAS calls on all other nuclear states to follow this important precedent. Read more ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dVn-MBc4

Join Kolia Souza of CRFS and Maria Graziani of the Federation of American Scientists in their new podcast episode of REAL Talks. This conversation explores how the changing landscape of language used to communicate about food equity, sovereignty, and autonomy is creating barriers to change for people of color. Featured in this episode: • Rachel Lindvall, Retired Extension Specialist at South Dakota State University • Keesa V. Johnson, M Des, Food Systems Strategy Design Specialist at MSU Center for Regional Food Systems https://lnkd.in/et6wRwhQ