The "precautionary principle" specifies that
A) a state cannot initiate policies that cause significant environmental damages to another state.
B) states should take action in their own jurisdictions.
C) action should be taken on the basis of scientific warning before there is irreversible harm.
D) states should pursue sustainable development.

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The precautionary principle states that action should be taken on the basis of scientific warning before there is irreversible harm. This means that measures should be taken to prevent harm from occurring instead of waiting until it's too late. The other options do not fully capture the essence of the precautionary principle.

The "Precautionary Principle" Specifies That