Military
Bombs in Our Backyard
Investigating One of America’s Greatest Polluters
The Pentagon has poisoned millions of acres and left Americans to guess at the threat to their health. Its oversight of thousands of toxic sites has been marked by defiance and delay.
Bombs in Our Backyard
Defense Inspector General to Investigate Military’s Toxic Open Burning
The inquiry will evaluate whether the polluting practice is legal, and whether contractors have proper oversight.
Bombs in Our Backyard
Congress Aims to Force Pentagon Reform on Open Burning of Munitions
A provision of the latest proposed defense spending bill mandates that the Department of Defense address one of its longstanding and dangerous sources of pollution.
