biohazard

Bioterrorism Agents: Anthrax

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I recently posted a quick guide to understanding biohazard and chemical threats, and I wanted to dig a little deeper into bioterrorism agents.  Wikipedia defines “bioterrorism” as follows: Bioterrorism is terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents. These agents are bacteria, viruses, or toxins, and may be in a naturally occurring or … Read more

Understanding Chemical and Biohazard Threats

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When you think of terrorism or war, you probably think of explosives, nuclear detonation, or conventional ground troops threatening your life and your home. But there is another very real aspect of terrorism and war: the threat of chemical and biohazard weapons or disasters. So what are these threats? Chemical  Hazardous chemicals are a simple … Read more