Emerging Tech

position available - Nanotechnology campaigner

Are you a science nerd who cares about the environment and is committed to social justice? Then this could be the job for you!

Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is seeking a new campaigner to join our Nanotechnology Project team. The Project has existed since 2005 and is recognised internationally for its quality policy work, research and leadership in advocacy for public interest management of nanotechnology. 

Join the emerging technology team!

Are you a person who cares about the environment and is committed to social justice?

Then this could be the job for you!

Senate Inquiry calls for urgent action to tackle superbugs

Media Release: Senate Inquiry calls for urgent action to tackle superbugs

Senate Inquiry calls for urgent action to tackle superbugs

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Testing reveals potentially dangerous ingredients in sunscreen and cosmetics

New testing from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) has revealed that many Australian sunscreen and cosmetic products still contain anatase titanium dioxide, despite years of warnings of its extreme potential to generate free radicals - which could damage DNA and protein. 

Senate inquiry into antimicrobial resistance needs to consider role of nano-silver

MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, 30 November 2012

Friends of the Earth lodge ASX complaint against sunscreen ingredient manufacturer

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Tell the truth. Put nano on the label.

Please take action by signing our letter to the Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Catherine King calling for Mandatory labelling of nano-ingredients.
 
You may be surprised (and concerned) to know that many sunscreen products contain potentially dangerous nano-ingredients.

You won't find them listed on the label, because product manufacturers would prefer that you didn't know about them.

Major sunscreen brands misled by non-nano claims, raising health concerns

MEDIA STATEMENT

Major sunscreen brands misled by non-nano claims, raising health concerns

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