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environmental systems and in turn how environmental systems affect whom. But one
important question arises here. Who would inform whom and when? Public participation in
environmental decision-making can help to a great extent. Their participation has both
moral and practical implications.
Environmental awareness increases easily in financially stable and better-educated
people through book reading, films, newspaper, magazines and other electronic media.
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) can play a better role in spread of information ‘up
to village levels. Addressing issues of environmental significance to private voluntary
organizations, NGOs, farmers, organizations, cooperatives, schools, universities - and private
entrepreneurs, can increase public awareness. Thiswould bring more information to bear
on the planning process. Among the various sources, which can increase the public awareness
the role of mass media, is vibrant. It is so because people love to watch T.V., listen radio,
read newspaper and magazines.
Suggestions
- It is an effective tool for the spread of Environmental Science.
- Media people should be trained in addressing environmental issues to the public.
- Special employees should be deputed in press, radio and T.V. media.
- Environmental folk plays, puppet shows etc. should be organized to make the
ignorant and simple people aware of the present day problems. - Drawing, craft and essay writing contests can be used as an effective tool at school
level. - Visual, and calligraphic displays should be mounted in trains and buses as these
are used by common masses. - Storybooks and cartoon network can help the future generation to mould itself
according to environmental needs.
QUESTIONS- What do you understand by the word sustainable development? Explain.
- What are urban problems? How we can solve the problem related to water conservation?
- What are the ways to resettlement and Rehabilitation of people affected by the pollutions?
- What are the environmental ethics? Write in 200 words.
- Explain the Environment Protection Act in your own words.
- What are the issues involved in enforcement of environment legislation?