The Tragedy of The Commons
What are examples of resource depletion??
Fossil Fuels, Metals, Habitat loss, Waste disposal
What does an ecological footprint measure?
An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or group in terms of land, water, and resources consumed.
___ has made monocroping more economical?
Mechanization
What resources are extracted from mining?
Energy sources (coal, oil, natural gas, uranium), non-metals (diamonds, salt, clay), and metals (nickel, copper, gold).
Where is McMillan from?
Hawaii/Maui,Hawaii
What is the definition of the Tragedy of the Commons?
The phenomenon where individuals, acting in their own self-interest, deplete shared resources, leading to long-term negative consequences for the community.
Name 1 factor that influences Ecological footprint?
Dietary choice, population size, resource consumption
What are common pest control methods?
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides
Mining operations?
ELDER ABUSE!!!!
Electric Vehicles, Public transportation, Urban Planning, Carpooling, Recycling, Alternative transportation
What are strategies to minimize ecological foot prints?
What bioaccumulates in the food chain, posing health risks to higher trophic levels.
Persistant Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Slag and tailings are _____ of mining that can accumulate in tailing ponds, posing risks to the environment if not properly contained during reclamation efforts.
McMillan has how many degrees?? **Hint between 4 and 6**
6!!!!!!
What type of consequences does it lead to?
Long-term
What countires have the BEST ecological footprint?
Ecuador, Cuba, Haiti, Bangladesh and Vietnam
___ acts as a buffer against environmental changes, ensuring some plants may survive adverse conditions.
Genetic Diversity
The process of restoring mined land to its original state, mandated by law since 1977, to mitigate environmental impacts.
What town does McMillan live in?
Colts Neck
What concept does the tragedy of the commons highlight?
The conflict between individual interests and the common good, often resulting in resource depletion and environmental degradation
What countries have the WORST ecological footprint?
Qatar, Luxembourg, the UAE, Canada, China, Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, and the United States
Why does monocropping increase pest issues?
Its lack of biodiversity
Why is water contamination a significant risk?
Tailings and chemicals used in mining can leach into groundwater and surface water, harming aquatic life.
What is the background of McMillan's husband/man?
Irish (Not ginger unfortunately 😞)