Before revision: Environment and health Individuals typically concerned by the precautionary principle are often considering the possibility of: Global warming or abrupt climate change in general Extinction of species Introduction of new products into the environment, with potential impact on biodiversity (e.g., genetically modified organisms) Threats to public health, due to new diseases and techniques (e.g., HIV transmitted through blood transfusion) Long-term effects of new technologies (e.g.
After revision: Environment and health Fields typically concerned by the precautionary principle are the possibility of: Global warming or abrupt climate change in general Extinction of species Introduction of new products into the environment, with potential impact on biodiversity (e.g., genetically modified organisms) Threats to public health, due to new diseases and techniques (e.g., HIV transmitted through blood transfusion) Long-term effects of new technologies (e.g.