Posted: November 10, 2001
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Article SummaryThis EPA booklet has long been out-of-print. It predates my articulation of the hazard-versus-outrage distinction, but contains much of the thinking that went into that distinction. In fact every time I reread this it reminds me of principles and examples I ought to reinstate in my presentations.

Explaining Environmental Risk

TSCA Assistance Office, Office of Toxic Substances
U.S. Enivronmental Protection Agency, November 1986 (booklet)

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Explaining Environmental Risk

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