Pollution

[userque]

The pollution of SCIENCE: Carbon nanotubes now being found in childrens' lungs - NaturalNews.com

Tiny structures called carbon nanotubes are showing up in children's lungs, calling into question their safety in modern technical applications. Many researchers point out that carbon nanotubes look a lot like asbestos fibers under the microscope. Researchers have also shown that carbon nanotubes cause a deadly, inflammatory response in immune cell that is similar to that of asbestos fibers. In the 20th century, asbestos was ultimately exposed for causing widespread lung disease and cancers such as mesothelioma. Are carbon nanotubes to blame for causing respiratory problems in the 21st century?

 

[FogSailing]

I've read about the danger of nanotubes in the past. It is a serious issue. I remember reading before that scientists at the national labs were very concerned about the impacts on health. That was when carbon fiber was first being developed and someone was reviewing the way it reacted with other agents at the molecular level. That was like 10 years ago. Sounds like it's now going primetime.

FS

 

[userque]

I've read about the danger of nanotubes in the past. It is a serious issue. I remember reading before that scientists at the national labs were very concerned about the impacts on health. That was when carbon fiber was first being developed and someone was reviewing the way it reacted with other agents at the molecular level. That was like 10 years ago. Sounds like it's now going primetime.

FS

Yeah, this is my first time hearing about them as they relate to pollution. We know just enough about the universe to be dangerous to ourselves and the environment.