Explain one real-life example of tragedy of the commons

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Explain one real-life example of Tragedy of the Commons in natural resources, and propose an economic solution to the problem. Explain how this solution would work, and also explain one drawback to this solution (for example, is there a spillover affect associated with the solution?).

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