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International cooperation is needed to address global environmental challenges from "summary" of Economics of the Environment by Robert N. Stavins

The need for international cooperation to tackle global environmental challenges is a fundamental reality in today's interconnected world. As nations become increasingly interdependent, the actions of one country can have far-reaching consequences that impact the environment on a global scale. This interconnectedness underscores the necessity for countries to work together in addressing environmental issues that transcend national borders. Global environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss require coordinated efforts from multiple countries to effectively mitigate their effects. These challenges are not confined to any one country; they affect all nations in varying degrees. Therefore, a collective response is essential to address these issues comprehensively and sustainably. International cooperation is crucial because environmental problems do not respect political boundaries. Pollution, for example, can easily cross borders and affect neighboring countries. In such cases, unilateral actions by individual nations may not be suffici...
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    Economics of the Environment

    Robert N. Stavins

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