Tale Report Back from the Precautionary Principle Debate Held at the 3 rd SETAC World Congress , Brighton , May 21 - 25 , 2000
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Despite the degree of qualification, the principle so defined allows substantial breadth for interpretation. Moreover, although probably the most commonly cited formulation (due to its status), Principle 15 is one of many which might legitimately be cited as representing the precautionary principle. This diversity, and in some cases, divergence of definitions has undoubtedly contributed to the variety of opposing views on the utility and appropriate application of the principle.
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