The article discusses color blindness, focusing on protanopia and deuteranopia, which impede the perception of red and green. It also highlights the U.S.'s unique stance on chemical warfare, particularly regarding riot control gases. While major military powers have largely eliminated biological weapons, the U.S. focuses on distinguishing herbicides from chemical warfare. The article touches on proposed treaties aimed at chemical disarmament, noting verification issues. Finally, it mentions a substantial investment by the Ford Administration in fusion energy research, which was a forward-looking initiative in 1976.
Color blindness, particularly protanopia and deuteranopia, affects color perception, making it difficult for individuals to distinguish between certain colors, notably red and green.
The United States' position on chemicals in warfare remains contentious; unlike most of the world, it does not classify riot control gases as chemical weapons.
Proposed treaties for chemical disarmament face significant challenges, especially regarding verification processes, as definitions of chemical weapons vary considerably between the U.S. and other nations.
In 1976, the Ford Administration proposed a $7.5 million budget to begin a major fusion-power test facility at Princeton University, aiming for advancements by 1980.
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