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What do Cornucopians believe regarding environmental conditions?
What do Cornucopians believe regarding environmental conditions?
- The impacts are limited to humans only
- Other organisms or systems are not involved
- Human ingenuity will solve any problem (correct)
- The world is doomed and disaster is inevitable
How do Cassandras view the future according to the text?
How do Cassandras view the future according to the text?
- Human ingenuity will solve any problem
- Environmental impacts are limited to humans only
- Other organisms or systems are not involved
- The world is doomed and disaster is inevitable (correct)
What is the first step in solving environmental problems according to the text?
What is the first step in solving environmental problems according to the text?
- Blaming others for the problems
- Ignoring the issues until they become severe
- Procrastinating on addressing the problems
- Identifying the problem (correct)
How does environmental science help us in relation to the environment?
How does environmental science help us in relation to the environment?
In terms of economics, how can solving environmental problems benefit society?
In terms of economics, how can solving environmental problems benefit society?
What is the primary reason for dividing the commons into sections owned by villagers?
What is the primary reason for dividing the commons into sections owned by villagers?
What does 'The Tragedy of the Commons' refer to?
What does 'The Tragedy of the Commons' refer to?
How does economics influence environmental decision-making?
How does economics influence environmental decision-making?
What economic principle states that the greater the demand for a limited resource, the higher the price?
What economic principle states that the greater the demand for a limited resource, the higher the price?
In environmental decision-making, what does a cost/benefit analysis help to determine?
In environmental decision-making, what does a cost/benefit analysis help to determine?
What was the immediate impact of the toxic chemical leak from the Bhopal Pesticide Plant in 1984?
What was the immediate impact of the toxic chemical leak from the Bhopal Pesticide Plant in 1984?
What is the primary purpose of environmental science according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of environmental science according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global environmental problem in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global environmental problem in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between environmental science and environmentalism?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between environmental science and environmentalism?
What is the lesson of Easter Island according to the passage?
What is the lesson of Easter Island according to the passage?
According to the passage, what is required to tackle global environmental problems?
According to the passage, what is required to tackle global environmental problems?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a result of development?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a result of development?
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Study Notes
The Tragedy of the Commons
- A scenario in which a shared resource is depleted because each individual is motivated to use it for short-term economic gain
- Examples: atmosphere, oceans
Private Ownership and Long-term Planning
- Dividing the commons into sections owned by each villager can promote long-term planning and resource management
- Individuals are more likely to plan and use the resource sustainably when they have a stake in its long-term health
Economics and the Environment
- Economics plays a significant role in environmental decision-making
- Key principles include supply and demand, cost/benefit analysis
- The price of a limited resource increases with higher demand
Case Study: Waukegan Harbor Cleanup
- A $30 million cleanup effort began in 2010 to remove pollution from the harbor
- The cleanup includes dredging the harbor floor, monitoring water, sediment, and fish populations
Case Study: Bhopal Pesticide Plant Disaster
- In 1984, a pesticide factory in Bhopal, India leaked toxic chemicals into the air, causing 3,000 immediate deaths and 8,000 long-term deaths
- The disaster resulted in 558,125 reported injuries
- The incident highlights the importance of environmental regulations and safety measures
Importance of Environmental Science
- Environmental science helps us recognize global environmental problems, such as climate change and biodiversity loss
- It informs our understanding of the impact of development on the environment
- Environmental science can help us find balanced solutions to environmental problems and promote health, longevity, peace, and prosperity
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