global commons Flashcards

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state 4 global commons

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antarctica, high seas, outer space, atmosphere

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2
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what are the commons supposed to be distributed like

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equitably, for benefit of everyone including future generations

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3
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why do the commons need to be governed

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because of the tragedy of the commons

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4
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why will shared common resources be likely to become overexploited

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if individuals act independently and of their own self interest

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example of tragedy of high seas starting w high population

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high population -> higher demand for fish -> overfishing ->affects food chain -> fish stocks collapse

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6
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example of tragedy of atmosphere starting w more cars

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-> pollution -> enhances green house effect -> global warming -> affects antarctica eg. peninsula warming

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example of tragedy of antarctica starting w burning fossil fuels

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-> enhances gg effect -> global warming -> decreases albedo effect -> more heat absorbed by water -> affects penguin colonies and fish

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example of tragedy of outerspace starting w more countries putting more satelittes in space

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-> overcrowds space -> more space debris -> spacecraft cannot safely leave earth

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9
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how much of all freshwater on earth is in antarctica

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70%

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10
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what is antarctica governed by

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ATS, SOWS, CCAMLR

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11
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what does the antarctic treaty promote antarctica as

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area for peace + science

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