Abstract
In recent months, there have been several attacks on the Precautionary Principle and how the principle has been used in the EU. For example, the scientific advisor to the President of the European Commission, Ann Glover, has accused Commissioners of having “crazy ideas” about the safety of nanotechnologies, genetically modified organisms, shale gas, endocrine disrupters, etc. (See EU twisting facts to fit political agenda, chief scientist says and EU science advisor: 'Lots of policies are not based on evidence'.) Similarly, it has been argued that policymakers often misuse the precautionary principle.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 17 Sept 2014 |
Publication status | Published - 17 Sept 2014 |
Keywords
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology
- Food
- Environment
- European environment agency
- CO2 emissions