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December 24, 2001
Government Concentrates
Advising The President
New Office of Science & Technology Policy Director John Marburger talks about the war on terrorism as well as the U.S. science and technology agenda.
December 17, 2001
Government Concentrates
Securing The Nuclear Threat
Bush Administration nuclear nonproliferation policies found wanting in the era of terrorism.
Bioterrorism And R&D
Most research on biological agents is done by the military, yet anthrax targets were civilians.
Insights: Capitol Complaints
Congress can't pass legislation, and bills with science components seem to have the most trouble.
December 10, 2001
Government Concentrates
Qatar Accord Sets Trade Agenda
Issues affecting chemical sector extend to drug patents, investment, and environmental pacts.
December 3, 2001
Government Concentrates
Troubled Waters
EPA, USGS try to quantify prevalence, risks of compounds from drugs, personal care products.
November 26, 2001
Government Concentrates
Antiterrorism At The Plant Gate
A flood of words but little agreement in terrorism, chemical plant security debate.
Causes Of Premature Births Probed
Changes needed in federal toxicity protocols to understand mysterious rise in early births.
November 19, 2001
Government Concentrates
Many Pollutants, One Control Plan
Congress examines strategy for SO2, NOx, and mercury—and possibly CO2—as coordinated effort.
Insights: Trade Promotion Loses Again
New reports show that what's good for the environment is good for the bottom line.
November 12, 2001
Government Concentrates
Plugging Into Energy Efficiency
For new, advanced technologies to have an impact, people have to use them.
Accounting For Greenhouse Gases
New reports show that what's good for the environment is good for the bottom line.
November 5, 2001
Government Concentrates
Trade Negotiators Push Ahead
Industrialized countries seek new WTO talks, but future remains hazy in wake of Seattle flop.
October 29, 2001
Government Concentrates
Counterfeit Drugs
FDA battles growing global problem of fake, substandard pharmaceuticals in the U.S.
October 22, 2001
Government Concentrates
Industry Frowns On Data-Storage Plan
Chemical industry believes EPA's proposal would make electronic records mandatory.
Marburger Faces Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Wyden probes nominee on wide range of science and technology issues.
October 15, 2001
Government Concentrates
Arsenic Debate: It's All About Cost
Debate on lower arsenic standard for drinking water narrows to ways of helping small utilities.
Low-Tech Terror
Chemical, bioterrorism are still low-probability events, despite the horrors of Sept. 11.
October 8, 2001
Government Concentrates
Terrorism And Nuclear Power
The attacks of Sept. 11 raise fear that U.S. nuclear power plants may be vulnerable.
Hindsights: War & Terrorism
Events of September add a new dimension to the massive use of deadly force.
October 1, 2001
Government Concentrates
Drugs Online Face Scrutiny
Despite government efforts, online drug sales without prescriptions have skyrocketed.
Washington Struggles In Wake Of Disaster
Terrorist attacks find Administration without a science adviser and legislation stalled in Congress.
September 24, 2001
Government Concentrates
Change In The Air
Will air pollution reform by Congress and the Bush Administration affect chemical companies?
September 17, 2001
Government Concentrates
The Environment And Parkinson's
If exposure to chemicals causes this dread disease, regulators may have to alter approaches to neurotoxicity testing and risk assessment.
State Support For R&D
Targeted economic development is rationale behind a number of funding initiatives.
Insights: Not So Benign Neglect
Protocol to bioweapons treaty falls victim to Clinton's inattention, Bush's dislike.
September 10, 2001
Government Concentrates
Taking Stock Of Chemical Arms
In 2003, nations will assess how trends in science, technology affect treaty's mission.
When Science Met Policy
EPA is planning to evaluate characteristics of scientific data most useful for regulation.
September 3, 2001
Government Concentrates
Green Adviser For Chemical Trade
Environmental advocate to serve on USTR panel that had been domain solely of industry.
August 27, 2001
Government Concentrates
Pork-Barrel Spending Rolls On
Congress is setting records this year for earmarked projects in spending bills.
August 20, 2001
Government Concentrates
Testing Program Gets Under Way
Voluntary effort on HPV chemicals gears up; animal welfare groups want program to stop.
Qualified Praise For Stem Cell Decisions
Scientists see narrow research agenda, given Bush Administration restrictions.
August 13, 2001
Government Concentrates
Climate Change
Nations agree on Kyoto protocol rules, as U.S. Congress' interest in climate issues intensifies.
August 6, 2001
Government Concentrates
Ruth L. Kirschstein
Career NIH researcher steers health agency through interesting times for federal R&D.
Mixed Returns For Energy R&D
A few big winners in efficiency, pollution control make 22 years of DOE R&D shine.
July 30, 2001
Government Concentrates
Testing Program Hits Snags
Assaying endocrine disrupters runs up against the complexity of hormonal communication.
Conflict-Of-Interest Debate Intensifies
Should working for industry disqualify scientists from advising EPA?
July 23, 2001
Government Concentrates
Advising Congress
Holt introduces legislation to reestablish Congress' Office of Technology Assessment.
Superfund Cleanups Face Major Hurdles
Public likely to pick up Superfund cleanup tab in future as industry-paid trust fund runs dry.
July 16, 2001
Government Concentrates
Embryo Stem Cells And Research
The National Academies workshop probes ethics, implications of ban on federal funding.
Power For The People
Electricity deregulation is not working well; maybe the U.S. should look overseas for ideas.
July 9, 2001
Government Concentrates
A Jolt For Cogeneration
Bush energy plan, deregulation may mean more on-site efficiency for chemical industry.
July 2, 2001
Government Concentrates
Rail Merger Rules Fall Short
New requirements for railroad mergers please no one, especially chemical shippers.
June 25, 2001
Government Concentrates
Energy Policy And Dirty Air
Energy crisis fears fuel examination of pollution limits, affecting 20,000 large factories.
Blowing In The Wind
Air pollution isn't just local or regional--it moves across the Northern Hemisphere.
June 18, 2001
Government Concentrates
Regulatory Over Compliance
Economics, desire to create goodwill, sanctions lead companies to go beyond what's required.
Trade And Environment Interactions
Bush Administration to assess impacts of Clinton trade agreements.
Worldwide Focus On Nuclear Waste
Volume grows and years pile up, but world lacks consensus on disposing of nuclear waste.
Insights: Conserving Science
Smithsonian Institution scientists feel besieged by Secretary Small's reorganization plan.
June 11, 2001
Government Concentrates
Who Is John Graham?
Bush's nominee for regulatory gatekeeper draws controversy on wide variety of issues.
June 4, 2001
Government Concentrates
Storms Loom For Energy Bill
Senate leadership shift likely to stymie President Bush's push for an energy bill.
May 28, 2001
Government Concentrates
Reassessing Dioxins
EPA's Science Advisory Board gives final approval to report on dioxins.
NASA Gets A Slight Boost For 2002 R&D
Goldin says agency must set priorities carefully to stay within budget constraints.
May 21, 2001
Government Concentrates
A Sip Of Arsenic?
Debate over allowable level in drinking water focuses on health effects, removal cost.
Curbing Civil Rights
Citizens battling discrimination find their options for redress narrowed.
Insights: Polarization Over Biotech Food
The debate is about how modern agriculture is done and whether it should be changed.
May 14, 2001
Government Concentrates
Pesticide Reregistration
Interest groups keep EPA's feet to the fire over the Food Quality Protection Act.
More Is Better In Bush Energy Plan
By ignoring efficiency, the Administration may be missing quickest, easiest energy source.
Science Funds At EPA Fall Slightly For 2002
Susceptibility to pollution, environmental monitoring among research priorities.
May 7, 2001
Government Concentrates
Clean Coal Back On Front Burner
Bush Administration fires up an old R&D program with a $2 billion, 10-year boost.
Commerce R&D Reduced In 2002
Proposed budget for NIST and NOAA will result in reductions for many programs.
April 30, 2001
Government Concentrates
Down In The Count
While toxic releases rise overall, those reported by the chemical sector continue to decline.
USDA Research Funds Drop In Fiscal 2002
Most R&D programs get no increase, congressional earmarks chopped.
April 23, 2001
Government Concentrates
R&D Priorities Go To NIH, Defense
Research budgets for most agencies are flat or lower as Bush limits discretionary spending.
Smithsonian Firestorm
Smithsonian Secretary Small is coming under attack for proposing major research cuts.
April 16, 2001
Government Concentrates
Investing In The Golden State
California's governor harnesses public- and private-sector support for basic research.
Insights: Who Speaks Out For Science?
President Bush, with no science adviser, has produced an unbalanced science budget.
April 9, 2001
Government Concentrates
Chemical Accident Debate Rolls On
Activists release Louisiana worst-case accident data; Greenpeace charges lax plant security.
Land Mine Treaty In Peril For U.S.
Alternative technology is still insufficient for U.S. to sign Ottawa Convention by 2006 target.
April 2, 2001
Government Concentrates
New Blood For Los Alamos Facility
Changes at neutron scattering site may show future of how DOE manages multiuser sites.
Changes Ahead For Chemical Control Laws?
Implementation of two new environmental treaties requires amendments to TSCA, pesticides statute.
March 26, 2001
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March 19, 2001
Government Concentrates
Raising The Bar For Quality Drugs
Independent U.S. Pharmacopeia sets legal standards enforceable by FDA.
Toxicogenomics Uses Genes As A Toxic Screen
New technology holds promise for making pollution standards more science-based.
Insight: Math And Science Education Losing Out
The President's bill increases funding for education, but not specifically for these areas.
March 12, 2001
Government Concentrates
Energy Issues Take Center Stage
Congress, Administration, and industry push for a rejuvenated national energy policy.
Angst Over Ssience Policy At AAAS
Anxiety about federal R&D funding was a clear undercurrent at annual meeting.
March 5, 2001
Government Concentrates
Setting High Standards
At 100, the National Institute of Standards & Technology stays connected with people.
AG Biotech Breeds More Controversy
Food labeling, acreage devoted to engineered crops spark disagreement.
February 26, 2001
Government Concentrates
The Questionable Value Of Violations
Controversy surrounds EPA software used to calculate economic benefit from noncompliance.
EC Proposes New Chemical Strategy
Proposal for testing and licensing chemicals requires big industry effort over 20 year.
February 19, 2001
Government Concentrates
Resistance Is On The Rise
FDA proposes criteria for restricting or banning certain antibiotics in livestock.
Climate-Change Impacts May Cut GDP
UNEP study predicts serious economic losses from rising water and increased storm damage.
February 12, 2001
Government Concentrates
Campaign Finance
Reform legislation would curb donations from pharmaceutical, chemical, oil, and gas interests.
February 5, 2001
Government Concentrates
The Mercury Conundrum
Critics warn that U.S. mercury policy is helping fuel use in the developing world.
Patent Trends
Data on patent trends reveal shifts in patent activity from East Coast to West Coast.
January 29, 2001
Government Concentrates
Congressional Outlook
The spirit of bipartisanship and the act of compromise will be needed if the House and Senate are to pass any meaningful legislation this year.
January 22, 2001
Government Concentrates
The Animal Rights Movement Impact
Efforts inside and outside the law threaten to slow medical and toxicological research.
January 15, 2001
Government Concentrates
Browner Leaves Her Stamp On EPA
Clinton Administration's EPA cheief pushed chemical testing, right-to-know, and Superfund reform.
Insights: Research Funding On Shaky Ground
Despite record growth in 2001, Congress may not be quite so generous in fiscal 2002.
January 8, 2001
Government Concentrates
Biocomplexity For Chemists
NSF environmental initiative seeks broad input from chemists willing to be team players in cutting-edge science.
2001: A Good Year For Federal R&D Funding
Organic Food Standard
USDA finalizes rule for labeling organically grown agricultural products.
January 1, 2001
Government Concentrates
Power Plants To Limit Mercury
EPA tells coal-fired utilities to cut mercury emissions, but how is unclear and when may be a long time off.
