FYI
There is a long statement from Carolyn Raffensperger accompanying this
announcement--if you'd like me to send the whole email on, just let me know.
Elizabeth Dickinson
West Side
THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE: A MENU FOR
GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION
June 15, 2004 (Tues.), 2:00 - 4:00 pm, St. Paul, MN
* Sponsor: OEA.
* "When an activity raises threats of harm to human health
or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken
even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully
established scientifically. In this context the proponent of an
activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof."
Environmental lawyer Carolyn Raffensperger of the Science &
Environmental Health Network in Ames, IA (see
http://www.sehn.org/precaution.html) will elaborate on how to
apply this international principle in Minnesota cities, counties and
school districts. Greg Pratt, MPCA research scientist, will briefly
overview existing precautionary language in Minnesota statutes.
Free. Register by sending an e-mail to Sally Peterson at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or by calling her at 651/215-
0286.
Carolyn Raffensperger
Medicine and Agriculture: From Self-Sufficiency to Community Sufficiency
<http://www.bioneers.org/voices/raffensperger.html#top>
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