A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC

Section 1

When there is a lack of full scientific certainty in establishing a causal link between human activity and environmental effect, the court shall apply the precautionary principle in resolving the case before it. The constitutional right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology shall be given the benefit of the doubt.

Section 2

In applying the precautionary principle, the following factors, among others, may be considered: threats to human life or health; inequity to present or future generations; or prejudice to the environment without legal consideration of the environmental rights of those affected.