Commodification of nature

Commodification of nature means treating nature as if it's something you can buy and sell like toys or candy. It's like when grown-ups try to sell things like fresh air or clean water, which are essential things that we need to live, and they try to make a profit off of it.

Nature is the trees, rivers, mountains, animals, and all the other living things that make up our world. These things have always been free for us to enjoy and use. But as people's lifestyles have changed, they've started to use nature in different ways, such as for farming and industry.

However, some people are trying to take advantage of this by saying that they own nature and can charge others for using it. For example, companies that cut down trees might claim they own the land and can sell the wood for profit. This can harm the environment and the people and animals who rely on nature for survival.

So, commodification of nature is when people treat nature like something they can buy and sell instead of recognizing its inherent value and protecting it for everyone to enjoy.