Sentences with phrase «precautionary action while»

Grothmann, T. and Reusswig F. (2006), People at Risk of Flooding: Why Some Residents Take Precautionary Action While Others do not.

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While there are many definitions and nuances to the precautionary principle, of particular relevance here is the concept of «strong» versus «weak» precaution (e.g. Gardiner 2006): under weak precaution, the burden of proof for justifying the need for action falls on those advocating precautionary action, whereas under strong precaution the burden of proof is on those who argue that the activity does not cause significant harm.