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The 'Precautionary Principle' in environmental law implies:
APollution is allowed until proven harmful
BAction should be taken to prevent harm even if full scientific certainty is lacking
COnly rich countries should pay for pollution
DNo industrial activity should ever occur
✓ Correct Answer: B — Action should be taken to prevent harm even if full scientific certainty is lacking
This principle suggests that if an action has a risk of causing harm, the burden of proof that it is not harmful falls on those taking the action.
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