Question

what is an example of the tragedy of the commons? cars and other vehicles releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere polluting the air a homeowner letting their house fall into disrepair an electric car releasing no emissions into the atmosphere a homeowner taking very good care of their lawn

Explanation:

The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals, acting in their own self - interest, deplete or damage a shared resource. The atmosphere is a shared resource. Car owners use their vehicles (acting in self - interest for transportation) and in the process, release greenhouse gases that pollute the shared atmosphere. A homeowner letting a house fall into disrepair affects a private property, not a common resource. An electric car releasing no emissions is a positive action, not a tragedy of the commons. A homeowner taking care of their lawn is about private property maintenance, not a common resource.

Answer:

A. cars and other vehicles releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere polluting the air