Polluter Pays Principle
/ˈpɒljuːtə peɪz ˈprɪnsəpl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle requiring that the party responsible for pollution bears the costs of managing it to prevent damage to human health or the environment.
Under the polluter pays principle, the factory must fund the cleanup of the contaminated site.
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- polluter pays principle
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Commentary
Commonly applied in environmental regulations and international environmental agreements to promote accountability and cost internalization for pollution.
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