We sat down with Dr. Massimiliano Delferro of Argonne National Laboratory to talk about the future of plastic recycling, polymer science, and turning trash into synthetic oil. Read the full interview with Addy Smith below ⤵ #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gZuGxprv
About us
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) works to provide science-based analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security. Specifically, FAS works to reduce the spread and number of nuclear weapons, prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism, promote high standards for nuclear energy’s safety and security, illuminate government secrecy practices, as well as track and eliminate the global illicit trade of conventional, nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. FAS was founded in 1945 by many of the Manhattan Project scientists who wanted to prevent nuclear war and is one of the longest serving organizations in the world dedicated to reducing nuclear threats and informing the public debate by providing technically-based research and analysis on these issues.
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Looking forward to attending MetroLab Network’s Annual Summit this Oct. 1-2 in Washington, DC. See you there! Learn more ⬇ https://bit.ly/3WJNmaE #MetroLab2024
MetroLab Summit 2024
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📥 🎉 Happy second birthday to the largest climate investment in history Here's what my colleagues at the Federation of American Scientists are saying: "In just two years, the Inflation Reduction Act has driven down costs of energy and transportation for everyday Americans while reining in catastrophic climate change. This legislation proves that when we invest in a better future, everyone wins," says Hannah Safford, Associate Director of Climate and Environment "The IRA enables the country to move toward ambitious climate goals. We already see the effects with new policy proposal ideas that could supercharge pursuit of these goals. The Department of Energy finds that with the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can double the share of clean electricity generation to 80% in 2030," says Kelly Fleming, PhD, Associate Director of Clean Energy. Read more about what the IRA has accomplished in just two years ⤵ https://lnkd.in/ejjMP9bk
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Good news for people who think I would be a good coworker: Federation of American Scientists is hiring! For early-career folks, we're looking for TWO associates to make the government good at science. One of them by way of PERMITTING REFORM (!!!) Associate, Government Capacity https://lnkd.in/etE-CXau Policy Fellowships Operations Project Associate https://lnkd.in/eMm4p-wU #workwithme #policyjobs #earlycareer
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Where I work, The Federation of American Scientists is hiring a Director of Government Affairs! If you or someone you know is a great fit send in an application. “FAS seeks an inaugural Director of Government Affairs to lead overarching strategy design and implementation efforts across the executive and legislative branches of government. This position will work in concert with the strategy, communications and subject matter experts to drive impact across policy areas including, but not limited to, Emerging Technology and Competitiveness, Science Policy, Science Funding, Climate and Environment, Clean Energy and Government Capacity.”
WE'RE HIRING: Director of Government Affairs
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If you’re looking for a mission-driven, collaborative, world-saving job, I have great news: Team FAS is looking for YOU. Not only will you get to work with some of the smartest and funniest people in the world, you will also get access to our pet picture slack channel. Oh, and make a real impact. 🔗 https://fas.org/careers/ #hiring #workwithus #scipoljobs
Careers - Federation of American Scientists
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🆕 NEW from Matt Korda 🚀 Yoga-related social media posts and satellite imagery now indicate that one of India’s oldest naval missiles capable of launching nuclear weapons has likely been retired as the country continues to develop its sea-based nuclear deterrent. Read more about how yoga helps us research nuclear arsenals below. https://lnkd.in/eysU7VdW
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As extreme temperatures rise, so do household energy bills. An alarming 20.9 million U.S. households are behind on their energy bills and at an increased risk of utility shut-offs. The impacts of extreme heat and energy insecurity are not distributed evenly. The federal government must consider equity and prioritize disadvantaged populations in its efforts to tackle these intertwined crises, writes Autumn Burton. #extremeheat #climatejustice #energyjustice https://lnkd.in/eddZkhP4
Energy Justice: Keeping Cool in a Heating World
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The establishment of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation is a vital first step to accelerating the #commercialization of energy tech, but its value depends on what happens next. In order to maximize FESI’s impact, the board and staff should think big from the start, identify unique high-leverage opportunities to complement DOE’s work, and systematically build the capacity to realize them. In a new memo, David M. Hart lays out how FESI can ↕ align with DOE’s energy mission 🤝 serve as catalyst and incubator of initiatives that drive public-private technology partnerships 🏃♂️ develop lean and highly-networked operational capabilities that enable it to perform these functions well #FESI #energysecurity https://lnkd.in/ehDqJUNb
Putting FESI on a Maximum Impact Path
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When I met Andrew Petrisin, he casually tossed off this great line: You can't fight paper with paper. And then he told me about putting that maxim into action (yes, we need stickers) as he and his team at the Department of Transportation built a product called FLOW to respond to the supply chain crisis of the pandemic. He built it using internal talent with the "change he could find in the couch cushions." I was so enamored of the story I got Allie Harris at Federation of American Scientists to work with me to write it up. Take a read here https://lnkd.in/gDfXskP2 And since the FAS blog doesn't support comments, I'd love to know what else you'd like to hear from Andrew. There's a lot more to say about the barriers he faced, I'm pretty sure. Put your comments and questions here!
Building a Great Digital Product with Spare Change
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