Why Is Preservation of the Environment Sometimes Like a Prisoner's

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is preservation of the environment sometimes like a Prisoner's Dilemma?

• A)The world's population is "imprisoned" and cannot escape the effects of environmental degradation and global warming.
• B)Transnational advocacy networks can free the world's population from the effects of environmental degradation and global warming.
• C)Individuals have no interest in cooperating and would rather "defect" by continuing to pollute,if it suits their needs.
• D)Individuals have a shared interest in cooperating but would rather "defect" since their own efforts would have little effect on overall pollution levels.

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