APVMA fails to address risks of nanomaterial use in agriculture
As the Australian Pest and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) attempts to grapple with the issue of nanomaterials in agricultural chemicals, Friends of the Earth have warned that unregulated nanomaterials are already being used in agriculture in Australia – posing...New study shows nanoparticles in sunscreen may harm marine life
A new study shows that nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide in sunscreen can react with sunlight to harm phytoplankton. Phytoplankton are microscopic marine plants and an important food source for small fish, shrimp, and whales. Louise Sales,...Major parties missing in action on nanotechnology regulation
Whilst the Australian Greens have pledged their support for a mandatory register of all nanomaterials in commercial use in the lead up to the Federal Election, the other major parties appear to be missing in action when it comes to regulating the risks associated with...Government’s Nanotech and Energy “Dialogue” one-sided
Friends of the Earth have raised concerns that a Government sponsored “dialogue” on nanotechnology and energy to be held in Brisbane today, risks only telling one side of the story. Five nanotechnology scientists have been invited to speak, yet experts on the...Crazytech
Stupid technologies we don't need.....
And that could destroy life on Earth.
And that could destroy life on Earth.