Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration

Sargent, John F.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Nanotechnology;    Health;    Environmental protection;    Technology policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL34614
RP-ID  :  RL34614_2008Aug06

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report identifies the potential environmental, health, and safety opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology; explains the importance of addressing nanotechnology environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns; identifies and discusses nanotechnology EHS issues; and summarizes options for Congressional action, including the nanotechnology EHS-related provisions of selected legislation. The report also includes two appendices.