More Democracy, Better Environment? - 2 views

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  #1 Danny Garcia on 03 Feb 10

   

  Democracy and the environment may be linked; although it is unclear in what way. The authors of this short document suggest that transitioning towards democracy might increase deforestation, pollution and exploitation of the environment. The reason, they argue, is that transitions are followed by chaos, uncertainty and fear, thus individuals tend to intensify the use of all resources they have at hand, including natural resources. Indeed, one might interpret that the authors are saying the individuals become less patient-due to uncertainty-and decide to consume more and faster today. This increase in the speed and level of consumption augments the consumption of natural resources and thus degrades the environment.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Democracy and the environment may be linked; although it is unclear in what way. The authors of this short document suggest that transitioning towards democracy might increase deforestation, pollution and exploitation of the environment. The reason, they argue, is that transitions are followed by chaos, uncertainty and fear, thus individuals tend to intensify the use of all resources they have at hand, including natural resources. Indeed, one might interpret that the authors are saying the individuals become less patient-due to uncertainty-and decide to consume more and faster today. This increase in the speed and level of consumption augments the consumption of natural resources and thus degrades the environment.</div>

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