Companies deny consumers information on nano-ingredients in sunscreens, cosmetics
A FOEA survey has found a high degree of industry secrecy regarding the use of nanoparticles in sunscreens and cosmetics. Nearly half the companies included in our anonymous consumer survey failed to give a straight answer about their use of nanoparticles, even after...Can we close the gaps between technology development and legal, ethical oversight?
There is often a long time lag between the introduction of a new technology and the creation of laws to manage it, consideration of ethical dimensions, and public debate. The New Haven Independent covered a recent conference at which these thorny issues were...Nano risks get minimal media coverage, study finds
A nine year study of press coverage in the US and UK has found an overwhelming focus on nanotechnology’s potential benefits, while little attention was given to potential health, environmental or social risks. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal...European Commission caves to industry pressure on nano definition, leaves people and environment at risk
The new definition of nanomaterials adopted by the European Commission will leave products that pose nano-risks effectively unregulated and people and the environment at risk. After many months of consultations the European Commission has released its definition of...Crazytech
Stupid technologies we don't need.....
And that could destroy life on Earth.
And that could destroy life on Earth.