The precautionary principle should override demands for exhaustive proof before acting
Evidence
This critical work cannot wait for more research that demonstrates the harms that pollution is wreaking in communities of color. More than enough evidence has been amassed for us to act. Our nation must embrace the precautionary principle so that protection of the citizenry takes precedence over amassing “enough” research to satisfy the polluters and their scientists. — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 1032
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 1032
- XREF: connects to: Erring toward banning suspect chemicals is far less costly than erring toward permitting them — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 1033; US regulation demands proof of harm before restricting industrial chemicals — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 35; Convergent correlational evidence should justify action absent perfect scientific certainty — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 50 (+5 more)
Library Connections
- Convergent correlational evidence should justify action absent perfect scientific certainty
#corroborates(0.90) — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 50 - US regulation demands proof of harm before restricting industrial chemicals
#contradicts(0.85) — Harriet A. Washington, A Terrible Thing to Waste, 35
Broader Connections
- A belief is an accepted assertion lacking absolute proof but prompting action
#corroborates(0.75) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 239