Abstract
Can threatened resources be protected byconsumer power rather than legislation? A recentidea suggests that, if enough consumers believecertain resources are worthy of protection, thoseresources can ‘pay for their own survival’. Thisarticle describes a recent proposal to price theright of whales to live, and assesses its prospectsfor success. The case study is relevant to A-leveltopics that cover biodiversity under threat,sustainability and resource consumption.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-28 |
| Journal | Geography Review |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
