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Record 1 1988-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

The result ... has been very dilute application of scientific principles and concepts to environmental impact assessment in Canada. The so-called "shot-gun" approach has prevailed, with comprehensive but superficial coverage of all elements of the environment, regardless of their relevance to project decisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
CONT

Une approche en quelque sorte "tronquée" a prévalu, approche dans laquelle tous les éléments de l'environnement, quelque soit leur pertinence, ont été couverts globalement mais de façon superficielle [...]

Spanish

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