Tag: environmental-economics

The ecological footprint measures human demand on Earth's ecosystems. Using this tool can empower people to make choices that lead to a more sustainable future.

Cap-and-dividend approaches allocate pollution allowances and return the proceeds to the public. This system supports environmental goals while potentially benefiting consumers financially.

The tragedy of the commons explains how individual use of shared resources can lead to depletion. Learning from this concept encourages sustainable management of communal assets.