Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Books a la Carte Edition (6th Edition)
Essential Environment: The Science Behind the Stories, Books a la Carte Edition (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134818733
Author: Jay H. Withgott, Matthew Laposata
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 1SS
To determine

The certainty that people need before taking any action regarding climate change and the certainty that an individual require to take their life before making any major decision. Should nations and elected officials follow a different standard? Give reasons that the precautionary principle given in the chapter if an appropriate standard in the case of global climate change. Why and why not?

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