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Term

polluter-pays principle

Term

The principle that those causing pollution should meet the costs to which it gives rise.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

Organisation

EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTS

Long definition

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