A National Research Council (NRC) committee today issued a highly critical report describing serious shortfalls in the Bush administration’s strategy to better understand the environment, health and safety (EHS) risks of nanotechnology and to effectively manage those potential risks.

A new report from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks posed by nanomaterials, which are increasingly being used in consumer goods and industry.

Modern nuclear techniques are giving the world's scientists and regulators better tools to fight pollution and other environmental threats – even those that may be lurking naturally at the beach or near your backyard. Many of the world's top "radioecologists" are in Morocco this week to assess a dynamic picture.

China's environmental watchdog blacklisted 141 products on Tuesday for causing serious pollution or posing serious environmental risks.

Financial services companies have emerged as European leaders in managing environmental risks, according to a new index, launched by global index company FTSE Group on May 22nd.