ECOTOTALITARISM Ecological Totalitarianism . It relates to authoritarian regimes that make it possible for fewer and fewer people, those with economic and/or military power, to continue to sustain their lifestyle by hoarding resources at the expense of many more people not being able to access the minimums necessary to live worthily. 2 . Imposition of rules that are based on an ecological aspect, but that destroy the possibilities of general growth and well-being.