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Environmental Science

The Precautionary Principle in Technology and Environmental Policy

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The precautionary principle is enshrined in international agreements like the Rio Declaration (1992), which states that lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason to postpone cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a new chemical that might leak into your groundwater. Scientists aren't sure yet—should we wait for proof before banning it?