New evidence that nanomaterials may be the next asbestos

New scientific evidence has been published that multi-walled carbon nanotubes – the so-called ‘wonder material’ of nanotechnology – cause mesothelioma in test mice. A scientific study published in the May issue of "Nature Nanotechnology" joins a...

Have your say! NSW holds nano inquiry

Concerned about nano? Have your say! The NSW Parliament is now holding a public inquiry into nanotechnology. This is one of the first opportunities members of the public and civil society groups have been given to make comment on Australia’s handling of nano...

Global coalition calls for nano precaution

Friends of the Earth Australia has joined an international coalition of 44 environment, public interest and labour organisations calling for urgent precautionary management of nanotechnology’s toxicity risks to human health and the environment, and its...