, GGH2605 Assignment 2 COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
2 2024 - DUE 10 September 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Using the case studies in Kriebel et al (2001) as examples,
consider a situation in your own lifeworld in which the
precautionary principle has been applied and that has affected
your interaction with the environment. Write a short essay (no
more than 3 pages) in which you describe the situation and then
critically evaluate the effectiveness of the policy in terms of
human behaviour. Kriebel, D, Tickner, J, Epstein, P, Lemons, J,
Levins, R, Loechler, EL, Quinn, M, Rudel, R, Schettler, T &
Stoto, M. 2001. The precautionary principle in environmental
science. Environmental Health Perspectives, 109(9):871-875.
THERE ARE TWO ESSAYS ON THIS ASSIGNMENT
ESSAY 1
Essay: The Application of the Precautionary Principle in My
Lifeworld
Introduction
The precautionary principle is a critical concept in
environmental science, advocating for proactive action in the
face of potential harm to human health or the environment, even
when scientific certainty is lacking. This principle has been
applied in various scenarios globally to prevent or mitigate
adverse outcomes before they occur. In this essay, I will discuss
a situation in my own lifeworld where the precautionary
principle has been applied and critically evaluate its