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Nanotechnology : It's a small, small world

Authors: Smith, Deborah
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Sydney Morning Herald
Abstract: Nanotechnology could transform the way we live, but doubts remain about its safety. Australia's Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane, commissioned a nine point plan to help the country reap the rewards of the new technology and add...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.smh.com.au/news/science/nanotechnology--its-a-small-small-world/2006/10/04/1159641392822.html

Biblio - csep - 07/09/2010 - 11:16

Nanotechnology risks unknown: Insufficient attention paid to potential dangers, report says

Authors: Weiss, Rick
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Washington Post
Abstract: Independent report released by the National Research Council states that the National Nanotechnology Initiative does not pay enough attention to environmental, health, and safety risks posed by nanoscale products. Report warns that ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/25/AR2006092501138.html

Biblio - csep - 07/15/2010 - 09:54

An EPA for the 21st century

Authors: Ruckelshaus, William ; Davies, J. Clarence
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Boston Globe
Abstract: Editorial calling for the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop a research and regulatory framework for nanotechnology that allows for innovation and growth while avoiding or minimizing potential environmental and...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/07/07/an_epa_for_the_21st_century/

Biblio - csep - 07/30/2010 - 16:13

Boehlert calls for better coordination and greater funding to understand nanotechnology risks

Authors: Committee on Science ; House of Representatives ; United States
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: House Committee on Science Latest News and Information
Abstract: House Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), ranking Minority Member Bart Gordon (D-TN) and non-government witnesses called today for a more strategic, better funded, research program to study the environmental and saf...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.house.gov/science/press/109/109-323.htm

Biblio - csep - 08/09/2010 - 14:17

Regulating nanotech debated: ensuring safety without stifling key innovations

Authors: Abate, Tom
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: San Francisco Chronicle
Abstract: Panel of experts discusses how to regulate nanotechnology to ensure safety with out stifling innovation at Stanford University. Anthony Waitz, a Nanotech consultant who is monitoring the June 12th wants to make sure that nanoparticl...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/12/BUGMKJBDB41.DTL&hw=Regulating+nanotech+debated+Abate&sn=001&sc=1000

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 19:49