Section Reference 1: 1.3 Sustainability
Solution: The common-pool resources are experiencing environmental stress. The atmosphere, fresh water, forests, wildlife, and ocean fisheries can be considered common-pool resources. As actions are taken at the local level, the results of those actions are felt at the global level. One example of local practices that have global consequences is automobile exhaust emissions that pollute the atmosphere. The pollutants are carried around the globe in the jet streams; there are no barriers. The global consequence is ozone reduction that is felt by all. One possible action would be emission controls on automobiles in every country. The world needs effective legal and economic policies to prevent the short term degradation of our common-pool resources to ensure the long term wellbeing of our natural resources.