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Hardin wrote his famous article “The Tragedy of the Commons” more than 30 years ago. One of the central points of the article states that individuals who use a common pool of resources are headed towards their own destruction because of resource overuse. The article is available you to read on Moodle. Show your understanding of the article and apply it to any one of the following environmental issues. a) Coastal Development b) Air, water or land pollution c) Energy d) Food shortages e) Pesticide use Your summary should explain the following key ideas in your own words: (i) the meaning of both “tragedy” and “the commons”. (ii) why he claims that there are “no technical solutions” to some problems. (iii) your understanding whether regulation is key to solving your selected environmental problem.

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