Thus, each member, unless completely altruistic and not swayed by peer pressure, is tragically compelled to use the commons, ultimately destroying it. As an example, a campus lawn is a commons. On the way to class, we might cut a corner and individually benefit by saving a few seconds. Although one set of footprints will not harm the grass, many will. Hardin certainly wasn't the first to recognize our disrespect for commons.
Many environmental problems are examples of violations of commons.
Solving these problems will rely on changes of human behaviors and attitudes. Historical roots of our environmental crisis. Some scholars have blamed formal religions for contributing to our environmental problems. I concur and I am especially glad to see this issue being addressed publicly on our campuses. I believe that there are many excellent reasons why we should adopt such a program.