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Question
What is meant by the global commons? How are they exploited and polluted?
Solution
The areas or regions located outside the jurisdiction of any one state and region, common governance by international community are Global Commons i.e. Earth atmosphere, Antarctic Ocean floor and outer space. They are exploited and polluted due to
- Vague scientific evidences, their lack of consensus on common environmental issues.
- North-South inequalities and their exploitative activities and competition lack proper management area out space.
- Technological and Industrial development have also affected the earth’s atmosphere and ocean floor.
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