What Are the Challenges to Greater Sustainability Posed by the Tragedy

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Essay

What are the challenges to greater sustainability posed by the tragedy of the commons?

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Definitions:

Modern Fauna

Refers to the animal species that inhabit the Earth during the current geological time period, known as the Holocene.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the air and absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Marine Life

Organisms that inhabit the ocean and other saltwater environments, including fish, mammals, invertebrates, and plants.

Large Igneous Provinces

Vast accumulations of igneous rocks that result from the massive outpourings of lava and are associated with volcanic eruptions and plate tectonics.