Why is this problem so hard to resolve?
From a psychological perspective, the reason why this issue is especially resilient can be traced back to religious values and beliefs that are sacred. Coupled with the problem of the commons, we face an issue that is very hard to resolve.
The following tabs explore the issue in greater detail.
(a) Sacred Values – people will not give it up
(b) Tragedy of the Commons – even in the face of pollution and depletion
(c) Psychological studies – explaining that religious attitude does not help greatly with conservation