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From: Shannon Rudolph
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Subject: Please Support Reso 678
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I' ve read a bit about this, t not enough to make an informed
decision on the r cons. Telecommunicationtechnology is out of
normalmy el s o believe in the " c i r
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Dictionary:
n . r i . m - l
noun
1 . the principle that the introduction of a new product or process whose ultimate effects are disputed or
unknown should be resisted.
National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health:
"Environmental scientists play a key role in society's responses o
environmental problems, and many of the studies they performre
intended ultimately to affect policy.
The precautionary principle, proposed as a new guideline i
environmental decision making, has four central components: taking
preventive action in the face of uncertainty; shifting the burdenof
proof to the proponents of an activity; exploring i range of
alternatives to possibly harmful actions; and increasing public
participation in decision making. o. 8 .70
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In this paper we examineimplications of the pr s r
principle fr environmental scientists, or involves
studying i I complex, Isystems, i t
some time i conf licting pressuresr
balance economic r environmental protection.
In this c list contested rri , it is useful to examine
the methodologiesscience to consider that, without
compromising integrity and objec ivit , research can be moreor
less helpful to those who wouldc ith precaution.
argueWe t a shiftto more precautionary policies creates
opportunities and challenges for scientists to think differently
aboutthe ways they conduct studies and communicate results.
There is a complicated feedback relation between the discoveries
of science and the setting of policy.
While intainin their objectivity and focus on understanding the
world, environmental scientists should be aware of the policy uses
of their work and of their social responsibility to do science that
protects human health and the environment. The precautionary
principle highlights this tight, challenging linkage between science
and policy."
Link: https://www.ncbl.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1240435/
It makes me a little nervous that several friends with master's
degrees & PHOs ,have researched the issue and tell me it's a bad
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idea. It's concerningplaces in the world
think o is a good idea. We should1 til we have
more solid info.
It seems we havequite u unintended consequences on our
plates right .
Mahalo!
Shannon Rudolph
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. N
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