Are nanotech-based pesticides safe? A new report looks at the issues
October 6, 2010
The arena of pesticides -– and the battle to fight bugs out in the world’s farm fields -– is expanding to include an unexpected new tool: nanotechnology. That shift has scientists and researchers more than a bit concerned over what, without more study and a healthy dose of caution, that could mean for the environment, the global food supply and the public’s health. (Los Angeles Times)
