What is the tragedy of the commons in environmentalism?

Update: 2021-08-09

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The tragedy of the commons is an economic theory thrown around in discussion about environmentalism, resources and equality. It's applicable to environmental disasters such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, overfishing and poaching. Listen in to find out what the tragedy of the commons is, examples from the environment and sustainability solutions to help save our planet from climate change.

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