Environmental Defense on Nanotechnology
Our overall perspective
Posted: 14-Mar-2006; Updated: 21-Feb-2008
Nanotechnology –- the design and manipulation of materials at the atomic and molecular scale -– has great potential to deliver environmental and other benefits, but it may also pose significant risks to human health and the environment.
Government and industry should work to identify and manage possible health risks before new products are widely used.
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Environmental Defense's Activities on Nanotechnology [PDF] A summary of our activities to spur responsible development of nanotechnology, including advocating for regulatory reform, promoting risk research, developing international standards and creating industry best practice. (June 2007)
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Getting Nanotechnology Right the First Time [PDF] National Academy of Sciences article on nanotech summarizing Environmental Defense's perspective on this evolving science. (Summer 2005)
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Environmental Defense's Perspective on Responsible Nanotechnology Development [PDF] - presentation to the Special Session on Nanotechnology at the 36th OECD Joint Meeting, Paris, France. (6/05)
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Environmental Defense Envestors issue on nanotechnology [PDF] - includes feature article, excerpt of Wall Street Journal opinion piece (by DuPont CEO Chad Holliday and Environmental Defense president Fred Krupp), and an interview with Swiss Re risk specialist Annabelle Hett. (Summer 2005)
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Nanotechnology's Double-Edged Sword - a feature piece on this emerging technology (5/05)
OpEd pieces
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"Let's Get Nanotech Right [PDF]" (6/05), Wall Street Journal, Environmental Defense and DuPont
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"An Ounce of Prevention [PDF]" (11/05), The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Environmental Defense and NanoBusiness Alliance
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