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Geotimes March 2007 Sally Adee |
Anti-Icers Make Airport Runoff Toxic Runoff from airports located near bodies of water -- including 45 of the 50 busiest airports in the United States -- could spell trouble for aquatic ecosystems. |
National Defense November 2005 Grace Jean |
First New U.S. Airport Built Since 9/11 Gets Off the Ground The new facility will replace Florida's Panama City-Bay County International Airport and is being designed to incorporate advanced security features and technologies seamlessly into the infrastructure. |
Reason April 2005 Geoffrey F. Segal |
Private Screening In November the Transportation Security Administration began accepting applications from airports to opt out of using federal security services to screen passengers. |
Science News September 23, 2006 |
Science Safari: Tox Town This Web site from the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers an interactive introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks. The site includes many links to additional information and a section for teachers. |
Science News April 21, 2001 Janet Raloff |
Toxic runoff from plastic mulch By laying plastic across their fields, farmers can bring crops to market faster while reducing their vulnerability to many blights. This polymer mulch, however, creates impermeable surfaces significantly increases the amount of pesticides that runs off into nearby lakes and streams... |