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NYU Major Global Commons Problem Climate Change and Sustainability Essay

 

  1. The central premise underpinning “weak sustainability” as discussed by Alan Holland (“Sustainability”) is that human capital and natural capital are substitutable. Explain why proponents of this definition of sustainability believe it is accurate, why detractors like Robert Goodin (“Naturalness as a Source of Value”) might disagree, and describe and justify why you think one of these positions is superior.
  2. Climate change has been described as a major “global commons” problem. Which of the ideas for addressing common pool resource problems presented in the course readings do you think could best help address climate change? Why are your chosen approaches suitable, and how might they be implemented? Reference at least two course readings in your essay.

The attached reading will be used for the references needed to complete this assignment. 

You must have:

– a clear thesis 

– clear topic sentences 

– engage with arguments from the references in the reading attached below 

– be strategic in quotations 

– address counteragruments!!!

– use specific examples 

– avoid general statements! 

I want to emphasize that addressing counterarguments, using specific examples, and avoiding general statements is a very crucial part of this assignment so please make sure this is something you are willing and capable of incorporating! Please let me know which prompt you decide to choose. Let me know if you have any questions.