Discuss the need of public awareness for environmental protection
Answers
There are a number of ways in which we can spread awareness and educate the public how to protect the environment.
i. Running awareness campaigns
ii. Providing environmental education at the school level
iii. Regulating environmental legal rights and responsibilities
iv. Spreading awareness via the media
v. Encouraging public participation
Today, these initiatives are being undertaken by the government, the media, as well as by schools at a considerable level. This is particularly important because as citizens, most of the environmental issues arise out of our way of living. Population explosion, industrialization and urbanization are some of the primary reasons for environmental degradation.
Awareness in all sections of the society can be spread through various general public awareness programmes. Only with collective thinking we will be able to restore balance in our environment.