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Chemical Terrorism

Various nations have developed and produced chemical weapons -- substances whose main use is to harm people -- such as nerve gas or mustard gas.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Region:
National (U.S.)
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House Probes OMB Suppression of Chemical Risk Assessments

The House Science Committee is investigating charges that a White House political arm with no scientific expertise is suppressing EPA information about the toxic risks of commercial products.
SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Environmental Politics
Region:
National (U.S.)
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Public
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SCIENTIST FINALLY GIVES ATRAZINE TESTIMONY HE WAS FIRED OVER

Paul Wotzka, a hydrologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, who was fired shortly after he asked permission to testify before the Minnesota legislature on Atrazine pollution of water finally had his say.
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WatchDog TipSheet
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Chemicals
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"Diagnosis: Mercury, Money, Politics & Poison"

SEJ Publication Types:
BookShelf
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Consumer
Fish & Fisheries
Food
Government
Health
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Water & Oceans
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Public
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"Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children"

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BookShelf
Topics on the Beat:
Air
Chemicals
Food
Health
Pollution
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Concern Resurfaces for Drinking Water and Food Contaminant

In one of many last-minute actions, the Bush administration delayed a decision on a drinking water standard for the contaminant perchlorate (used in rocket fuel, explosives, fireworks, and many other industrial products, and also occurs naturally), but issued a temporary advisory recommendation. This has immediate implications for at least 31 large US utilities, and perhaps hundreds more.
SEJ Publication Types:
TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Food
Water & Oceans
Government
Region:
National (U.S.)
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SEJournal Spring 2000, Vol. 10 No. 1

In this issue: Smog lingers over Houston–media muddle Bush's record as air progress slows; Green space may calm and cool us; Journalists probe environmental justice issues; Land use in the West; The award-winning beryllium story; Montana mine's toxic legacy; Tracking campaign cash; What was behind EPA blackout? and more. Download the PDF here.

SEJ Publication Types:
SEJournal Online
Topics on the Beat:
Biodiversity
Chemicals
Government
Natural Resources
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Public
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Science Survey: Epigenetics...Understanding Chemicals' Newly Recognized Future Effects

SEJ Publication Types:
Backgrounders
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Journalism & Media
Science
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Public
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CA PESTICIDE SPRAYING PITS TRADE SECRETS AGAINST RIGHT TO KNOW

California is trying to eradicate the brown apple moth along the state's central coast by aerial spraying of a pheromone-based pesticide intended to interfere with the insect's natural reproductive cycle. Some residents want to know what's being sprayed on them.
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WatchDog TipSheet
Topics on the Beat:
Chemicals
Region:
California
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National Response Center Changes Leak Report Policy

The National Response Center has changed its policy on releasing chemical accident reports, making it much harder for journalists to gather crucial information about hazardous materials spills on deadline.
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WatchDog TipSheet
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Journalism & Media
Chemicals
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Publication Items

Chemical Terrorism

House Probes OMB Suppression of Chemical Risk Assessments

SCIENTIST FINALLY GIVES ATRAZINE TESTIMONY HE WAS FIRED OVER

"Diagnosis: Mercury, Money, Politics & Poison"

"Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children"

Concern Resurfaces for Drinking Water and Food Contaminant

SEJournal Spring 2000, Vol. 10 No. 1

Science Survey: Epigenetics...Understanding Chemicals' Newly Recognized Future Effects

CA PESTICIDE SPRAYING PITS TRADE SECRETS AGAINST RIGHT TO KNOW

National Response Center Changes Leak Report Policy

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