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The reality of the Australian government’s approach to nanotechnology belies its stated commitment to social democracy, writes Griffith University senior lecturer Dr Kristen Lyons in the Sydney Morning Herald, Age and Brisbane Times newspapers....

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing its policy on how nanomaterials are assessed (or not) for their environment risks. This could result in the EPA closing legal loopholes by finally agreeing...

The reality of the Australian government’s approach to nanotechnology belies its stated commitment to social democracy, writes Griffith University senior lecturer Dr Kristen Lyons in the Sydney Morning Herald, Age and Brisbane Times newspapers....

A recent study is the first to document cases of serious illness and death in humans apparently caused by nanoparticles. Chinese researchers document the deaths of two print factory workers and severe lung problems...

AzoNano reports that scientists at the University of Ulster are investigating a link between manufactured nanoparticles, such as titanium dioxide found in sunscreens and cosmetics, and Alzheimer’s disease. Exposure to some nanoparticles can cause...

FoE Australia has joined two international coalitions of NGOs, the European Environmental Bureau and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) Nanotechnology Working Group, to challenge industry claims about nanotechnology and the environment. We point...

TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUNSCREEN COMPANIES  WAS INCORRECT. CURRENTLY (2014) THERE IS STILL NO SUNSCREEN AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA THAT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE NANO-FREE Friends of the Earth Australia’s...

High-level experts have told a meeting of European and US consumer groups that commercial use of nanomaterials is going “underground”, with companies increasingly reluctant to disclose their use of nanotechnology. Euractive.com, an EU policy...

This article is reprinted from New Matilda 22.06.09 “Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has described Bernie Banton as a “great Australian hero” for his tireless campaigning for justice for asbestos victims. But despite serious warnings...

Our report details the growing threat to public health posed by extreme germ killer nano silver, and exposing the huge number of consumer applications in which it is found. Silver has long been known...