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Ecological Economics

Ecological economics is a way of looking at how people use natural resources like air, water, land, and minerals in the environment. It is important to understand the connection between people and their environment, especially when it comes to how people use and manage resources. Ecological economics looks at how much of a resource is used to make a product and how that affects the environment. It also looks at how much energy is used to make a product and how it affects the environment. Ecological economics helps us understand the costs and benefits of different methods of using and managing resources. Everyone has a role in making sure we use resources in an environmentally responsible way.