EU calls for study on environmental effects of nanotechnology

Published: 19-Feb-2007

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called in its annual report for more resources spent examining the environmental and health affects of nanotechnology. UNEP said while €7.7bn has funded EU and US studies on potential economic benefits, just €30m has gone on assessing nanoparticles' impact on health and the environment.

EU calls for study on environmental effects of nanotechnology

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called in its annual report for more resources spent examining the environmental and health affects of nanotechnology. UNEP said while €7.7bn has funded EU and US studies on potential economic benefits, just €30m has gone on assessing nanoparticles' impact on health and the environment.

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