Carbon nanotubes behave like asbestos - Chemistry World, UK
Long straight carbon nanotubes may be as dangerous as asbestos fibres, potentially causing cancer in cells lining the lung, a pilot study in mice has shown. 'We need more research on the toxicology of these materials, and the exposure to them in workplaces,' says Ken Donaldson, who led the research at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

NanoAction Calls for Legal and Regulatory Action to Control Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes - NanoAction, USA
Neither the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nor any other regulatory agency has taken proactive steps towards regulating these materials. “In light of these new findings, our organization will take all legal and regulatory actions necessary to force our federal agencies to prevent this potential asbestos-like nightmare,” said George Kimbrell, CTA staff attorney.

Public Nanotechnology Forum - Let’s Get Involved in Nano! - Bridge 8, Australia
Members of the public don’t feel informed and confident enough to discuss new and emerging technologies.
Joe Shapter (School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences, Flinders University):
- “Science drives change! The public as a whole needs to be informed and involved in science”.
Georgia Miller (Friends of the Earth, Australia):
- “There is almost no recognition that the public has the right to be involved in decision-making” with respect to nanotechnology and other new technologies.
- “We are here today because we don’t want nanotechnology to repeat the mistakes associated with past technologies”.
The public should be actively involved in the development and use of nanotechnology.