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Electromagnetic Pulse And The U.S. Food Security Paradigm: Assumptions, Risks, And Recommendations, Maximilian Leeds
Electromagnetic Pulse And The U.S. Food Security Paradigm: Assumptions, Risks, And Recommendations, Maximilian Leeds
Maximilian Leeds
This paper analyzes the systemic dangers posed to the U.S. economy by an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), either naturally occurring or maliciously generated, from a food security perspective. Section I examines the modern structure of the U.S. food supply chain, analyzing the just-in-time international distribution model and criticizing it as vulnerable to systemic shock and cascade failure. Section II examines the function and history of the electromagnetic pulse, assesses its potential to serve as a catalyst for systemic breakdown in the domestic food supply chain, and explores the current state of food security planning in the United States pertaining to this …
Toward A Precautionary Principle: Regulatory Inadequacies Under The Ffdca And Fqpa In Addressing Cumulative Body Burdens And Chemical Synergies, Maximilian Leeds
Toward A Precautionary Principle: Regulatory Inadequacies Under The Ffdca And Fqpa In Addressing Cumulative Body Burdens And Chemical Synergies, Maximilian Leeds
Maximilian Leeds
This paper analyzes regulatory inadequacies in addressing environmental exposure as a likely source of disease, with a particular focus on chemicals within the food supply. Section I explores the statutory powers of the EPA, FDA, and USDA in setting and enforcing tolerance levels for chemicals in food, and discusses deficiencies in the current approach. Section II discusses the EPA’s understanding and enforcement of an individual’s exposure to multiple chemicals, both cumulatively and synergistically, and delves into science’s increasing understanding of how such exposure affects human health. Section III provides recommendations for regulatory changes, and especially emphasizes the adoption of a …