SODDI defense n.— «The spa plant, Pritsker said, had relied on a classic “SODDI” defense—that “some other dude did it.”» —“Case of Spa Maker Charged With Fouling School Air Ends in Mistrial” by...
geomelt n.— «Under geomelt, HCB waste would be melted at extremely high temperatures and turned into an inert glass, which Orica said could be re-used for industrial or construction purposes.» —“Toxic waste plant goes up for...
yellow dragon disease n.— «A plant condition from China known as yellow dragon disease or citrus greening has been found in southeast Florida and appears to be spreading.» —“Florida Citrus Growers Facing New Trial” by...
huanglongbing n.— «A plant condition from China known as yellow dragon disease or citrus greening has been found in southeast Florida and appears to be spreading. The bacterium causing the disease, also known by its Chinese name...
MEWC n.— «Some officials talk about receiving reports from the public about what the police refer to as “M.E.W.C.”s”—Middle Eastern with a camera—perhaps taking pictures of a bridge, a hydropower plant or a reservoir...
Fort McMoney n.— «At Suncor Energy’s Millennium oil sands project, just north of Fort McMurray, Alta., the unmistakable odour of black gold drifts up from the ground and hangs thick in the air.…The locals have taken to calling this...