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New EU policy to enhance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security
The European Commission has adopted a policy package on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security. The core of the package is the EU CBRN Action Plan. Resulting from an extensive consultation process, the proposed package represents a consensus of all stake-holders to protect EU citizens from these threats.
`This CBRN package is an important and timely initiative. Terrorist groups acquiring weapons of mass destruction, including CBRN materials, is the most frightening scenario.` declared Vice-president Jacques Barrot, Commissioner responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security. ... |
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EPA releases third national assessment of toxic air pollutants
EPA has released the latest version of a state-of-the-science tool that estimates health risks from breathing air toxics in the United States. The National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), based on 2002 air emissions data, helps federal, state, local and tribal governments identify areas and specific pollutants for further evaluation to better understand risks they may pose.
Air toxics are of concern because they are known to or are suspected of causing cancer and other serious health problems, including birth defects. The report assessed 180 air toxics plus diesel particulate matter from stationary ... |
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