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The word "environment" is a broad term which refers to everything that surrounds a person, place or thing, from natural ecosystems and man made structures to social and cultural attitudes, perceptions and influences.Dictionary.com: Environment However, in modern usage, "environment" usually refers to the natural surroundings and the attempt to protect and sustain natural resources, such as water, clean air and forests.
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Environment Saving Tips
- Use less water, especially hot water
- Recycle as much as possible
- Replace older appliances with those that use less energy
- Walk or ride a bike rather than driving
- Turn of all electrical devices that aren't in use
- Avoid the use of pesticides and chemical cleaners
- Buy reusable items such as rechargeable batteriesSustainable Environment for Quality of Life: 100 Ways to Save The Environment
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Environmentalism
Environmentalism refers to a set of beliefs held and actions taken to lessen the impact of human activity on the natural surroundings. Environmentalists may become involved in acts of natural preservation, reducing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions, recycling, reducing waste, using renewable energy and taking steps to combat and reduce global warming and climate change. -
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Environment Questions
Why is there hardly any action taken to protect the environment? 3 AnswersI think the problem is we lack imagination and are short sighted Because the problem is not right here under our noses and clear to see, the potential damage to... read more
What is/are your best tip/tips for World Environment Day? 7 Answerswell the best environment tip i can think of is conservation. The need of the hour is to conserve the fast exhausting resources. The environment is degrading an... read more
Can I study environment and naturals resources economics the University of Houston? 1 AnswerI apologize that your question has gone so long without an answer. Looking at the course catalog, I believe you can study economics as it relates to environmen... read more
why do marine environments need man-o-wars? 2 AnswersMan o War live in tropical waters, like off Hawaii or the Indian Ocean, sweeping the ocean with their dangling tentacles for food. They eat anything that come... read more -
Environmental Destruction
- Live Science: Devastation of Trawling Visible from Space (February 20, 2008)



