An article in the New York Times we spotted the other day has sparked lively debate amongst some eminent names within Nanotechnology.
The short article, written by Barnaby J Feder entitled 'No One Can Accuse Them of Acting Rashly' discusses the US Federal Government's latest report into nanotechnology safety concerns (“Prioritization of Environmental, Health and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials — An Interim Document for Public Comment.”). Feder argues that although their latest publication is 'an admirable attempt to categorize thinking on this subject', their lack of progress on an area in seeming need of urgent address 'borders on parody'.
Comments from scientists working within the NanoBusiness Alliance, the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, ICON and Environmental Defense amongst others make for fascinating reading, especially as opinions definately clash...definately worth a read!
To view the article and its comments, please click here.
To read “Prioritization of Environmental, Health and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials — An Interim Document for Public Comment.” please click here.