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Precautionary principle


What is the precautionary principle?

O precautionary principle in environmental science is a new guideline for decisions related to environmental issues.

O precautionary principle in environmental science has four main components:

1-Promote precautionary actions in the face of uncertainty.

2-Transferring the burden of proof the risk not to the creators of the risk.

3 -  Explore alternative options potential risk initiatives.

4 - Increase public participation in environmental decisions.


The following link is a scientific document about the virtues of the precautionary principle:





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