Chemical and biological weapons; should the U.S. sign the new treaty?
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Controversy exists on whether the US should ratify the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention. The treaty, set to begin on Apr 29, 1997, has been signed by over 160 nations, while 67 have ratified it. Escalating use of chemical weapons worldwide has raised concerns on issues from terrorism to the Gulf War syndrome shown by allied veterans. The treaty would forbid the creation or use of chemical weapons. Biological weapons are an equal concern, ranging from viruses to bacteria to toxins. A 1972 treaty bans their creation or use, but not all nations are signatories or in compliance with it.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1997
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Lead poisoning
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A great number of children below six years of age have been victims of lead poisoning. Despite the federal law prohibiting most types of leaded paint and leaded gasoline, children are still found to be vulnerable to low levels of lead polluting the environment. The toxic heavy metals often come from tailpipes of vehicles and dust paints when renovating old houses. Approximately 10% to 15% of children nationwide are affected, mostly due to lack of public awareness. The only solution may be to give the children a blood screen for lead since the symptoms are often imperceptible.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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Non-proliferation treaty at 25: has the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty been successful?
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Debate over the merits of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has increased as the fate of the 25-year old treaty will be negotiated at the UN in April 1995. The US and other nuclear nations supports an extension, claiming that the treaty has been successful and will be needed in the future to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Opponents of the treaty, mostly non-nuclear nations, claim that it unfairly maintains a balance of power that excludes them. They also claim that the US and Russia have not abided by the treaty.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1995
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