The Guardian puts the spotlight on nano-sunscreens
The Guardian has this week published an article that puts nanotechnology sunscreen safety into the spotlight. Why sunscreens are in the nanotechnology safety spotlight In May 2011 an Australian union recommended its members should avoid using any sunscreens that...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...Polling shows 85% of Australians want mandatory nano-sunscreen labelling
Polling of almost 1300 people has found strong support for labelling nano-sunscreens, putting further pressure on the Federal Government to change its policy position. The polling, commissioned by Friends of the Earth and conducted by the Australia Institute, has...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...Crazytech
Stupid technologies we don't need.....
And that could destroy life on Earth.
And that could destroy life on Earth.