Under what circumstances are judges likely to take immediate action to halt pollution before a violation of the law

Question

Question: Under what circumstances are judges likely to take immediate action to halt pollution before a violation of the law has been proven in court?

Options:

1.  When the polluting industry is large and can afford it
2.  Whenever there is cause to believe the environment might be harmed
3.  In extreme cases when the potential damage is clear and irreparable
4.  Whenever environmental lobby groups are in agreement that the problem exists

Answer 1

3. In extreme cases when the potential damage is clear and irreparable

In extreme cases when the potential damage is clear and irreparable, judges are likely to take immediate action to halt pollution before a violation of the law has been proven in court.