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NYC: Department of Homeland Security scientists are releasing (nontoxic) gases and particles on crowded subway platforms, beginning a week-long airflow study aimed at measuring the impact of a nightmarish chemical or biological terrorist attack.

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

New York Magazine

 

 

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Islamic State has been using a well-stocked university chemistry lab in Mosul, Iraq, for the past year to concoct a new generation of explosive devices and train militants to make them.

Monday, April 4th, 2016

WSJ

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The U.S.-led coalition said the chemicals ISIS has so far used include chlorine and a low-grade sulfur mustard.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

NY Times

 

 

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