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The Precautionary Principle Review

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 instrumentWhat's all the fuss about the precautionary principle?
By Gerhard Adam in Gerhard Adam | July 12, 2013

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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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