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January 24th, 2007

Winners of nanotechnology hazard symbol contest announced

Abstract:
An estimated 30,000 people gathered at the World Social Forum in Nairobi this week where participants had a chance to vote for their favorite Nano-Hazard Symbol - a design that warns of the presence of engineered nanomaterials.

The competition as organized by the ETC Group, an organization that has been very outspoken about the potential risks of nanotechnology.

Source:
nanowerk.com

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