Environmental Research

I was quoted in "Pentagon To Increase Its Role In Environmental Research" [The Scientist, Nov. 12, 1990, page 3]. While I acknowledge the statements that were attributed to me in the article, some portions of my statements were omitted. I said that there is a large defense research community made up of strategic think-tanks around the country. As the Cold War ends, those researchers and their Conflict Management Institutes are seeking new areas of research. The next hottest issue on the politic

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As far as support by the Department of Defense for environmental studies is concerned, any funds that are appropriately used to objectively research environmental issues should be welcomed.

MICHAEL H. GLANTZ
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Boulder, Colo.

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