Friends of the Earth come down hard on nanotechnology – are they right?
Andrew Maynard’s analysis of each of Friends of the Earth’s claims about nanoparticles in sunscreens
Andrew Maynard (2020 Science) has posted an analysis of each of the evidence-based claims made by Friends of the Earth about the risks of nanoparticle-based sunscreens and cosmetics.
It adds appropriate context to the science and the associated risks.
Aussie research
For information on Australian (CSIRO and Macquarie University) research that is trying to understand and minimise the risks associated with the development of these nanoparticle-based products – see
http://www.csiro.au/science/Nanosafety.html
I have posted a previous blog about how some of this research can be misinterpreted, in this case by the media: http://tinyurl.com/2ccet2t