Nanoparticles come at the top of occupational chemical risks

22 Apr, 2009 09:10 pm It is estimated that each year there are 74,000 work-related deaths linked to hazardous substances encountered in the workplace...

The Costs of Major Energy Accidents, 1907 to 2007

29 Apr, 2008 12:11 pm Conventional energy technologies-- namely nuclear, coal, oil, gas, and hydroelectric power generators-- may kill more people than you think.

Prioritizing Climate Change Adaptation Needs for Food Security in 2030

21 Feb, 2008 01:55 pm The potential impact of climate change on the world's poor is a topic with wide and growing interest, but there remains much uncertainty about how specifically...

"All Biofuels Contain Health Risks As Does Diesel"

20 Apr, 2007 01:32 pm A report published this week on the safety of Ethanol suggests that in fact this popular potential replacement for oil has some drawbacks...

A Call For Transparency in Nanotechnology

4 Jan, 2007 01:41 pm Professor Steven Currall recently published an article in Nature Nanotechnology. He answers our questions about the future and risks of nanoscience...