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The principle that organisations responsible for creating pollution should be made financially liable for remedial action, is called:
Suggested Answer: A
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Polluter pays
32 comments · newest first
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Gearldine
11 months ago
Yeah, I've heard of this before, it's a crucial concept!
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Fatima
11 months ago
I thought it was just about clean-up costs, not a principle.
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Jamika
12 months ago
Wait, is that really the official term? Sounds kinda vague.
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Stephaine
12 months ago
Totally agree, makes sense to hold polluters accountable.
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Colette
1 year ago
It's definitely called the "Polluter pays" principle!
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Raymon
1 year ago
I think it’s A too, but I remember a question where "Consumer pays" was mentioned in a different context.
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Paris
1 year ago
I definitely recall "Polluter pays" being a key concept, but I’m a bit confused about the other options.
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Karina
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like "Clean-up costs" could be related. We had a practice question about financial responsibility for pollution.
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Hyun
1 year ago
I think the answer is A, Polluter pays. I remember studying that principle in environmental law.
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Jutta
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the options. "Consumer wins" and "Consumer pays" both sound like they could be related to the principle, but I think the key is that the responsibility lies with the organization that created the pollution, not the consumer. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Rosio
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The options seem a bit tricky - "Clean-up costs" and "Consumer pays" both sound related, but I think the key is that the polluter should be the one held responsible financially.
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Tu
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident this is the "Polluter pays" principle, since the question is asking about the principle that organizations responsible for pollution should be financially liable for fixing it.
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Sophia
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about the principle that says polluters should pay for the damage they cause, so the right answer has to be "Polluter pays". I'm feeling good about this one.
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Gary
2 years ago
Consumer wins? Hah, more like the environment wins when polluters get their due. A is the answer.
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Stephaine
2 years ago
B) Clean-up costs
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Azzie
2 years ago
Exactly, the polluter should be financially responsible for the pollution they create.
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Lashonda
2 years ago
A) Polluter pays
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Jennie
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between A) Polluter pays and B) Clean-up costs. Can someone explain the difference?
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Janella
2 years ago
I agree with Tamesha, because it makes sense for the ones causing pollution to be responsible for cleaning it up.
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Callie
2 years ago
Clean-up costs? More like 'clean-up catastrophe' if you ask me. Option A all the way!
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Franchesca
2 years ago
Absolutely, it's the principle that makes the most sense in these situations.
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Kattie
2 years ago
A) Polluter pays
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Shelba
2 years ago
Yes, it's definitely a catastrophe when it comes to cleaning up pollution.
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Francine
2 years ago
B) Clean-up costs
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Leontine
2 years ago
I agree, the polluter should definitely be held financially responsible.
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Lucina
2 years ago
A) Polluter pays
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Tamesha
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Polluter pays.
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Jean
2 years ago
Ah, the old 'polluter pays' principle. Finally, some accountability for those eco-offenders!
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Charlette
2 years ago
I agree, it's only fair that they cover the costs of cleaning up their mess.
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Leota
2 years ago
B) Clean-up costs
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Na
2 years ago
Exactly! It's about time they take responsibility for their actions.
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Margot
2 years ago
A) Polluter pays