environmental awareness
nounUK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl əˈweə.nəs/
US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl əˈwer.nəs/
Knowing that we should take care of nature and keep it clean.
The school trip taught the children environmental awareness by picking up litter in the park.
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2. Understanding how human actions affect the air, water, and land.
Environmental awareness helps people see how cars can make the air dirty.
3. Learning about ways to protect plants, animals, and their homes.
Her environmental awareness grew after she learned about endangered animals.
4. Caring about keeping your neighborhood and planet healthy.
Environmental awareness made the family start recycling at home.