environment medium True/False

The 'Tragedy of the Horizon' refers to the challenge that the worst impacts of climate change lie beyond typical decision-making timeframes, reducing urgency for action.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Coined by Mark Carney, this concept highlights how short-term political and business cycles conflict with the long-term nature of climate risks, hindering preventive action.

Topic Environmental Psychology and Behavior
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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