Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Disposing of chemical warfare agents and munitions stockpiles

Journal Article · · Arms Control Today
OSTI ID:45384
 [1]
  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (United States)

There are at least two important reasons to dispose of US chemical warfare agents and munitions stockpiles without deliberate delay. One is the laudable intent to rid the world of these dangerous weapons of mass destruction. The other is the pragmatic observation that the aging stockpile is becoming increasingly dangerous for US citizens. In terms of laudable intent, the United States has an opportunity to lead by example, and as for the threat to its citizens, it has the obligation to act responsibly.

OSTI ID:
45384
Journal Information:
Arms Control Today, Journal Name: Arms Control Today Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 24; ISSN ACOTEB; ISSN 0196-125X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Similar Records

Disposal of chemical agents and munitions stored at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · OSTI ID:5823805

Impact of the Munitions Rule on management of military chemical warfare agents and associated waste
Conference · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997 · OSTI ID:505291

Disposal of chemical agents and munitions stored at Umatilla Depot Activity, Hermiston, Oregon
Technical Report · Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1993 · OSTI ID:6470882