Nanotechnology and the Extension and Transformation of Inequity

Miller, G. and Scrinis, G. “Nanotechnology and the transformation and extension of inequity”. Chapter 7 in, S.E. Cozzens, J.M. Wetmore (eds.), Nanotechnology and the Challenges of Equity, Equality and Development, Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society 2, DOI...

Kids at risk from nano-sunscreens

Today every child care centre in Australia (more than 10,000) will receive the new, summer 2010-11 Friends of the Earth Safe Sunscreen Guide. Senior scientists say that children may be at a higher risk of exposure to nanoparticles in sunscreens than adults because...

Nanotechnology’s green claims don’t stack up

Friends of the Earth has released a new report debunking industry promises that nanotechnology offers solutions to our most pressing environmental problems, including climate change. The report, “Nanotechnology, climate and energy: over-heated promises and hot air?”...