Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques
2019, Special Issue on Environment, Management and Economy, Pages: 1191-1194
J. Environ. Treat. Tech.
ISSN: 2309-1185
Journal web link: http://www.jett.dormaj.com
Environmental Education of Modern Student
Youth
Galina V. Morozova*, Irina D. Porfireva
Kazan Federal University, Russian Federation, 420008, Kazan, Kremlevskaya Street, 18
Received: 20/08/2019
Accepted: 20/11/2019
Published: 20/12/2019
Abstract
The environmental crisis, which so suddenly struck the human habitat, made significant adjustments to the relationship between
nature and man, forced to review all significant developments of human civilization and extremely actualized today the socio-
environmental problems at all levels: regional, national, and global (1-3). In this regard, environmental problems, as a result of the
human consumer relationship to the entire natural system, are today one of the most discussed topics in scientific publications, in
the media space, and in scientific discourse. It is not accidental at all. The thoughtless, unlimited satisfaction of the growing needs
of people has led to an irreversible change in the properties of landscapes, the depletion and loss of minerals, and the disappearance
of many species of the animal and plant world. Unresolved environmental problems, at the moment, reflect the reality of the XXI
century. The solution of the environmental problems that have arisen depends not so much on the level of development of
production, science and technology but on the ecological culture of the population, on understanding the sources, essence and ways
of overcoming the current crisis situation, on everyone's participation in the conservation of natural resources and minimizing
consumption wastes. Based on a study of the state of environmental consciousness of students, the article examines the role of
environmental education as a factor in the formation of culture, moral standards in relations with nature, and overcoming the
environmental crisis. The data obtained made it possible to substantiate conclusions about the need for fundamental changes in
educational programs, toughening of legislative norms in the field of nature management as a mechanism to counter the extinction
and death of civilization.
Keywords: Environmental policy, Socio-environmental problems, Environmental culture, Students
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human diseases are largely associated with worsening
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Introduction
changes in the ecological space of the planet. Thus, global
greenhouse gas emissions over the past two decades have
almost doubled, and carbon dioxide contributes most to the
increase in ozone holes, which has led to an increase in the
temperature of the earth’s surface and sea level rise. In this
regard, the need for a significant reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions is becoming increasingly urgent for each country.
To reduce the flow of greenhouse gases, government and
non-profit organizations in recent years have been actively
developing programs to reduce energy efficiency and reduce
carbon emissions (4, 18, 19). Environmental degradation is
also associated with food, pollution of soil and land,
reduction of fresh water, pollution of the oceans, epidemics,
environmental disasters and the emergence of areas of
environmental disasters, and many other problems (12, 13,
Environmental problems have become all-pervasive and
avalanche-like since the XX century, putting mankind on the
brink of an ecological catastrophe that threatens the
existence of civilization. It is no coincidence that over the
past 30 years, the international community has not only
recognized and actively discussed issues related to
environmental degradation, but also many national states are
intensifying their efforts in environmental safety and are
joining forces to eliminate the damage done to nature.
The key position determining the survival of the planet
is to urgently solve the existing problems in the environment.
In this connection, it is meaningful to use all possible
channels for the formation of a man's civilized approach to
the environment, his personal responsibility for preserving
the habitat, available natural resources by deliberately
limiting material needs.
16, 17).
One way to overcome the environmental crisis is
associated with eco-culture as a perception and attitude of
the individual to the world. In this regard, the sustainable and
Modern environmental problems are closely related to
problems in the social sphere that continuously arise in the
public environment. For example, progressively growing
Corresponding author: Galina V. Morozova, Kazan
Federal University, Russian Federation, 420008, Kazan,
Kremlevskaya Street, 18. E-mail: polit2015@bk.ru. Tel.:
89172287422.
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