Környezetköltsége
Környezetköltsége, a Hungarian term, translates to "environmental cost" in English. It encompasses the negative impacts that economic activities have on the natural environment. These costs are often not fully reflected in the market prices of goods and services, leading to a situation where the polluter does not bear the full burden of their actions.
Environmental costs can manifest in various forms. They include the depletion of natural resources such as
These costs can be direct, such as the expenses incurred in cleaning up pollution, or indirect, like
Understanding and internalizing environmental costs is crucial for achieving sustainable development. This involves incorporating these hidden