Science and Environmental Health Network, Wingspread Statement on the Precautionary Principle
“ When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. ”
Science and Environmental Health Network, Wingspread Statement on the Precautionary Principle
“ The release and use of toxic substances, the exploitation of resources, and physical alterations of the environment have had substantial unintended consequences affecting human health and the environment. ”
Science and Environmental Health Network, Wingspread Statement on the Precautionary Principle
“ We believe existing environmental regulations and other decisions, particularly those based on risk assessment, have failed to protect adequately human health and the environment - the larger system of which humans are but a part.We believe there is compelling evidence that damage to humans and the worldwide environment is of such magnitude and seriousness that new principles for conducting human activities are necessaryWhile we realize that human activities may involve hazards, people must proceed more carefully than has been the case in recent history. ”
