How is the Lorax an example of the tragedy ofthe commons?

The Lorax (1972 TV movie version) is really all about the tragedy of the commons. The entrepreneurial Once-ler arrives in a diverse natural area that must be a commons — there is no ownership by anyone nor is there any regulation. The Once-ler does what often happens to commons, he overexploits it for short-term gain.

Did the once-ler redeem himself?

By telling the boy his story and giving him the last Truffula seed, the Once-ler begins speaking for those creatures the Lorax spoke for before. In the boy, the Once-ler sees a chance to redeem himself in some way for destroying the beauty of the town and driving away the creatures who lived there.

How was the once-ler able to increase his productivity?

To increase productivity , the Once-ler invested in technology. Then, he invested in a rotating axe-machine to cut the Truffula trees down more quickly. And, eventually, he invested in an assembly line to increase his rate of production and allow his workers to specialize in one aspect of Thneed-assembly.

Is deforestation a tragedy of the commons?

Examples of the tragedy of the commons can be seen throughout environmental science, especially in discussions of the causes of climate change. Deforestation: Overexploitation of the earth’s forest has had enormous consequences on the environment.

How old is the once-ler at the end?

He’s possibly in his 20’s during the time of the Truffula trees. He likes marshmallows. In his older age, he grows a mustache similar to that of the Lorax.

What are 3 words the once-ler used to describe the Lorax?

What are 3 words the Once-ler used to describe the Lorax? OT dish, brownish, mossy. air, trees, and pond.

How can we avoid tragedy of Commons?

One possible solution is top-down government regulation or direct control of a common-pool resource. Regulating consumption and use, or legally excluding some individuals, can reduce over-consumption and government investment in conservation and renewal of the resource can help prevent it’s depletion.

What would the once-ler have done differently?

What could he have done? Answers will vary but may include: the Once-ler could have replanted Truffula trees as he cut them down; cut down the Truffula trees at a sustainable rate; built a factory that didn’t create smog, etc.

Who is the once-ler dating?

What is tragedy of the commons quizlet?

Tragedy of the Commons. When a resource, available to all, is exploited by individuals acting in their own self-interest, leading to that resources depletion. Sustainability.

How is the once-ler’s use of the Truffula trees a tragedy of the commons?

the Lorax was doing in the Once-Lers tree. This shows tragedy of the commons because the Once-Ler called it his tree when it obviously wasn’t his. The land was a common land and yet he took ownership over it. The benefits for the Once-Ler outweigh the environmental negatives in his eyes.

Why is the once-ler face never shown?

Seuss’ The Lorax has gone online. In the book, the Once-ler’s face is never seen, probably because he’s meant as a stand-in for everyone responsible for abusing our natural resources (he’s also meant as a stand-in for all those bastards with spindly green arms). The Lorax opens in 3D on March 2, 2012.