It’s the one single thing that explains why Europe’s approach to issues is so different to America’s. And it’s the one main argument to justify overclaiming of the science by certain climate change campaigns. It is, of course, is the precautionary principle. Is it a hugely valuable tool for decision making in a dangerous and complex world? Or is it a well-meaning failure that stifles innovation and problem solving? Let’s discuss. The Mallen Baker Show is aimed at all people who see themselves as change makers, with commentary on issues and change movements with a particular focus on climate change and environment, social issues, free speech and corporate social responsibility. References Benefits and Limitations of the Precautionary Principle, P.F. Ricci, H. Sheng, in Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, 2013 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124095489019357 Robert L. Zimdahl, in Agriculture's Ethical Horizon, 2006 https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780123705112/agricultures-ethical-horizon Kerry W. Bowman, ... Yousef M. Manialawy, in Resilience, 2018 Ethics, the Precautionary Principle, and the Need for Climate Resilience The precautionary principle should not be used as a basis for decision-making. Martin Peterson 2007 How Not to Criticize the Precautionary Principle, Hughes 2006 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03605310600912642 How to think seriously about the planet, 2012 Roger Scruton Rupert Read on the Precautionary Principle https://www.greenhousethinktank.org/precautionary-principle.html ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Q3xLX3UEQ

In this round-up of the week, Britain takes action against a covid-19 second wave even though there’s no sign of a second wave, President Trump shuts down government training about how white people are irredeemably racist and the UK citizen’s assembly tells government what to do about climate change. -- 00:00 - Heatwaves, fire, smoke and power outages in California 02:25 - The Covid-19 challenge in Peru, and the European second wave that isn't 9:01 - Critical race theory training, and the wider question of unconscious bias 18:32 - UK Citizen's Assembly on Climate Change makes its recommendations -- Support this channel: https://patreon.com/mallenbaker The Mallen Baker Show is aimed at all people who see themselves as change makers, with commentary on issues and change movements with a particular focus on climate change and environment, social issues, free speech and corporate social responsibility. References Euromomo graphs https://www.euromomo.eu/graphs-and-maps/ Ivor Cummins covid update video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UvFhIFzaac Source for 'false positives' French advisor quote https://twitter.com/MichaelYeadon3/status/1304346680402358272 Unconscious bias 2017 meta analysis https://osf.io/awz2p/ Citizens Assembly on Climate Change report https://www.climateassembly.uk/news/uk-path-net-zero-must-be-underpinned-education-choice-fairness-and-political-consensus-urges-climate-assembly/ Rosalind ReadHead campaign for London Mayor https://rosalindreadheadlondon.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBQtS-D_MY