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Military Develops "Green" Cleaners For Terrorist Attack Sites

Posted by samzenpus on from the ultra-concentrated dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Chemists with the US military have developed a set of ultra-strength cleaners to be used in the aftermath of a terrorist attack. The formulas are reportedly tough enough to get rid of nerve gas, mustard gas, radioactive isotopes, and anthrax. But they are also non-toxic, based on ingredients found in foods, cosmetics, and other consumer products."

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  1. Why is this Idle? by ShadowRangerRIT · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I know some editors class too many things that should be Idle as something else, but this seems to be the opposite; a legitimate article that is being filed as Idle. How exactly is this not considered news? It's a new application for existing chemicals that helps deal with terrorism without restricting rights, which is a hell of lot better than most of the anti-terrorism procedures we've been putting into place.

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  2. Re:Let me guess..... by Jaysyn · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "No First Use" = We have enough conventional weaponry to send anyone back to the stone age if we no longer care about the international repercussions.

    AKA "I can beat you with one arm tied behind my back."

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