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Random Thoughts

The Precautionary Principle Review

By Gerhard Adam in Gerhard Adam
July 12, 2013

There is an interesting series of articles published by the Guardian discussing various aspects and opinions regarding the precautionary principle.  It has certainly been invoked sufficiently on this site to warrant some independent reading, so have a look.

The precautionary principle is a blunt instrument

What's all the fuss about the precautionary principle?

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