Need And Awareness Of Environmental Ethics: An Overview

In modern era of science and technology, we see visible and great changes in our surroundings. The life styles of the people so changed that their activity adversely affects our environment. Industrialization, Urbanization, as well as many anthropogenic activities affects the environments physical, chemical as well as biological components adversely. These effects can include changes in air water soil and ecosystems. Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that explores the moral relationship between human and the natural world. It involves the systematizing and recommending concepts of right and wrong about the environment. Environmental ethics investigates the questions like “What is the best way for the people to live?” “What actions are right and wrong in particular circumstances?” etc. it examines the values and principles that guide the interactions of man with the environment and seeks to understand the responsibilities of human beings towards the planet and resources. The need and awareness of environmental ethics has become more important in recent years due to various environmental issues as Pollution, Climate change, Deforestations, Biodiversity loss, Resource depletion as well as oil spills in the ocean. The awareness of environmental ethics leads to Sustainable practices, Conservation of natural resources, Protection of endangered species, reduction of waste and pollution and promotion of eco-friendly policies. Increasing awareness of environmental ethics bring significant changes in individuals, communities and societies to adopt more sustainable and environmentally conscious practices leading to a more equitable and thriving planet. The present paper deals about the overview of need and awareness of environmental ethics. Keywords : Environment, Environmental ethics, Environmentally conscious, Sustainable practices.