AzoNano reports that scientists at the University of Ulster are investigating a link between manufactured nanoparticles, such as titanium dioxide found in sunscreens and cosmetics, and Alzheimer’s disease. Exposure to some nanoparticles can cause proteins to...
FoE Australia has joined two international coalitions of NGOs, the European Environmental Bureau and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) Nanotechnology Working Group, to challenge industry claims about nanotechnology and the environment. We point out...
TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUNSCREEN COMPANIES WAS INCORRECT. CURRENTLY (2014) THERE IS STILL NO SUNSCREEN AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE NANO-FREE Friends of the Earth Australia’s Safe Sunscreen Guide has been...
This article is reprinted from New Matilda 22.06.09 “Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has described Bernie Banton as a “great Australian hero” for his tireless campaigning for justice for asbestos victims. But despite serious warnings from scientists and risk assessors...
In our new report on nano-silver, Friends of the Earth warned that not only could nano-silver’s use in food packaging, cutlery, cosmetics, household appliances, clothing and countless other products pose new toxicity risks, it could also leave us vulnerable to...