Government
Jan. 6, 2012
EPA urged to assess risks posed by nanotechnology
A report has found that the federal Environmental Protection Agency needs to better manage the risks posed by the burgeoning field of nanotechnology.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A report has found that the federal Environmental Protection Agency needs to better manage the risks posed by the burgeoning field of nanotechnology.
Nanomaterials are substances used in all sorts of consumer products, including sunscreens and electronics, as well as medical technology and building materials. The EPA not only lacks data on these tiny substances, but it also lacks the authority to effec...
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