"Nanotechnology Means Big Trouble"

[Sadsack]

Nanotechnology means big trouble

Tuesday 1 September 2009

I note that your supplement detailing the latest developments in nanotechnology (27 August) made no mention of recent research from China on the subject. Seven women working in a factory where nanoparticles were used in paint fell ill with serious lung disease and two died. Researchers, whose paper was published in the European Respiratory Journal, found nanoparticles deep in the lungs of the women who fell ill. The workers had a build-up of liquid around their hearts and lungs which could not be treated. A chemical in the paint, the patients' lung tissue and the liquid surrounding the lungs were all found to contain nanoparticles.
Numerous organisations including the most eminent scientific bodies have called for action to address the uncertainties and regulatory gaps surrounding the use of nanotechology, but governments around the world are failing to act. There should be an immediate freeze on the commercial release of nanomaterials until there is a sound body of scientific research into all the health impacts. The Soil Association was so concerned about this issue that we developed the first standards in the world which ban nanoparticles. This move follows the precautionary approach, in line with organic principles.
Emma Hockridge
Policy coordinator, Soil Association

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[carla]

I note that your supplement detailing the latest developments in nanotechnology (27 August) made no mention of recent research from China on the subject. Seven women working in a factory where nanoparticles were used in paint fell ill with serious lung disease and two died.

OMG That is totally shocking .
I 'm surprised they printed this letter Sadsack .The UK Press are like comics .
They are goverment controlled completely.
At least a tiny bit of the truth gets out there.
Jo, She may be a good person to write to about Morgellons .
So many have said their symtoms came after being in contact with soil.

[Sadsack]

Carla -

Yes - I thought that was a very important letter. It shows that the world is beginning to wake up to these dangers and taking action (not just the Morgellons victims).

Still, many in the Morgellons community think nanotechnology is some futuristic sci-fi thing and refuse to read about it and consider it.

I just hope that the awareness grows faster than the threat, and that there may still be time to stop the madness.

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