What is the precautionary principle and how is it applied to pollution management?

What is the precautionary principle and how is it applied to pollution management?

• A. When an action risks harm, lack of full scientific certainty should not delay measures to prevent harm.
• B. It requires waiting for full scientific certainty before any action.
• C. It bans all new technologies regardless of risk.
• D. When an action risks harm, lack of certainty should delay measures.

Answer: (C)