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...

Senate Inquiry calls for urgent action to tackle superbugs

Friends of the Earth have called for the Federal Government to urgently implement the recommendations of a Senate Inquiry into the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance released late last week. The inquiry recommended the establishment of an independent body...

New study shows overuse of nano-silver could help breed superbugs

Friends of the Earth has renewed its calls for a ban on the use of nano-silver in consumer products, after a new a UNSW study has found that overexposure to silver nanoparticles can cause potentially harmful bacteria to rapidly adapt and flourish. The study, published...