| Number | 18074 |
| Subject | Weapons |
| Source | Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Chicago) |
| State | IL |
| Year | 2001 |
| Publication Date | September/October |
| Summary | The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reports on the burial and sea-dumping of large quantities of chemical weapons by the U.S. Army since World War I. These weapons are not only immediately dangerous if uncovered, they also pose serious environmental and health risks. Expensive clean up programs are underway across the country. |
| Category | General |
| Pages | 6 |
| Keywords | chemical weapons;mustard gas;Spring Valley;Environmental Protection Agency;War Department;American University;Army Toxis and Hazardous Materials Agency;Chemical and Biological Defense Command;Non-stockpile Chemical Materiel Program |
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