By: Monish M
In recent times environmental attitude is gaining importance .I strongly believe that by the developmental of an environmental attitude, our concerns regarding environmental degradation and deterioration can be solved to a great extent. I would start off by defining Environmental Attitude as a learned enduring orientation in the way we think, feel or act with respect to the Environment.
Environmental Attitude is a psychological tendency with a certain degree of indulgence associated while evaluating the environment. The development of Environmental Attitude requires different time frames for different people based on their culture, socio-economic conditions, ideologies and consciousness associated with environmental issues. But it is very essential to note that once an Environmental Attitude, that too a healthy one, is developed then, it may certainly help us in a broader perspective in looking forward for a healthy and conservative environment.
Though it has been debated whether awareness affects attitude or attitude affects awareness. It is still important to note that after developing an attitude, the awareness in terms of recognizing and observing different things about the topic comes into picture. This is especially valid for a country like India where these things are increasingly gaining understanding .In this era of global environmental upheaval including concerns like Global Warming, Climate Change, increase in the sea levels, rise in pollution, environmental degradation etc.
One of the promising ways that one person can contribute individually is by developing all components of Environmental Attitude .The building of Environmental Attitude will also make the person to be ethically connected to the environmental issues and thus, he can think, feel and act in his individual capacity to solve this catastrophic problem.
The idea of changing the world can be debatable. We very often think, "I’m only one person; what can I really do?" If every person thinks that, nothing will get done. But if every person did just one thing to make the world a better place today, billions of acts of kindness, social responsibility and generosity would take place and wouldn’t that alone change the face of this planet?
Helen Keller said, "I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."
So here is a list of things that we could do to make a difference
1. Volunteer your time at local schools
Children are the future of this world. Spend time helping them reach their potential by tutoring, mentoring or taking part in a school program.
2. Recognize the humanity of other people, and respect their dignity
We must consciously realize that the homeless man we pass on the street every day is in fact, a man. Through choices of his own or circumstances out of his control, he ended up in this situation, and that makes him no less human. Learning to say hello and warmly greet him would surely make a large difference. Your greeting could bring healing to his heart, and help heal the world one person at a time. Treat people as equals, no matter how you interpret their social standing.
3. Use less paper
Our forests are being cut down at an alarming rate. Conserve the trees by conserving paper. Send an e-mail instead of a letter, type directions into your cell phone instead of writing them down, and bring your own fabric shopping bags to the store.
4. Drive less
Even the use of hybrid vehicles contributes to carbon emissions, greenhouse gases, and reduced air quality. Take a moment to consider how you can use your personal vehicle less. You could carpool or take public transportation to work, walk to church, or bike to pick up a few things from the store and make the world a better place.
5. Conserve water
Taking long showers and letting the water run as you brush your teeth are indulgences that negatively impact our world. Try to limit your water usage by timing how long you have the water running, and trying to beat that time the next time you turn on the faucet.
6. Donate to clean water charities
A large portion of the world is without fresh drinking water. Educate yourself about the drought epidemic, and make the world a better place by donating to organizations and charities helping to fight against the lack of clean water around the globe. Your donation could result in the reduction of preventable, water-related diseases.
7. Be generous
It's easy to be selfish with your time, money, and resources by getting caught up in our material-driven societal expectations. Try being generous and see how your life changes. Buy coffee for the person behind you in line at Starbucks, read to children at your local library, or simply stop and listen for the answer when you ask a friend how they're doing. Chances are that your generosity will energize you, and you'll feel less helpless about how to make the world a better place.
In recent times environmental attitude is gaining importance .I strongly believe that by the developmental of an environmental attitude, our concerns regarding environmental degradation and deterioration can be solved to a great extent. I would start off by defining Environmental Attitude as a learned enduring orientation in the way we think, feel or act with respect to the Environment.
Environmental Attitude is a psychological tendency with a certain degree of indulgence associated while evaluating the environment. The development of Environmental Attitude requires different time frames for different people based on their culture, socio-economic conditions, ideologies and consciousness associated with environmental issues. But it is very essential to note that once an Environmental Attitude, that too a healthy one, is developed then, it may certainly help us in a broader perspective in looking forward for a healthy and conservative environment.
Though it has been debated whether awareness affects attitude or attitude affects awareness. It is still important to note that after developing an attitude, the awareness in terms of recognizing and observing different things about the topic comes into picture. This is especially valid for a country like India where these things are increasingly gaining understanding .In this era of global environmental upheaval including concerns like Global Warming, Climate Change, increase in the sea levels, rise in pollution, environmental degradation etc.
One of the promising ways that one person can contribute individually is by developing all components of Environmental Attitude .The building of Environmental Attitude will also make the person to be ethically connected to the environmental issues and thus, he can think, feel and act in his individual capacity to solve this catastrophic problem.
The idea of changing the world can be debatable. We very often think, "I’m only one person; what can I really do?" If every person thinks that, nothing will get done. But if every person did just one thing to make the world a better place today, billions of acts of kindness, social responsibility and generosity would take place and wouldn’t that alone change the face of this planet?
Helen Keller said, "I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."
So here is a list of things that we could do to make a difference
1. Volunteer your time at local schools
Children are the future of this world. Spend time helping them reach their potential by tutoring, mentoring or taking part in a school program.
2. Recognize the humanity of other people, and respect their dignity
We must consciously realize that the homeless man we pass on the street every day is in fact, a man. Through choices of his own or circumstances out of his control, he ended up in this situation, and that makes him no less human. Learning to say hello and warmly greet him would surely make a large difference. Your greeting could bring healing to his heart, and help heal the world one person at a time. Treat people as equals, no matter how you interpret their social standing.
3. Use less paper
Our forests are being cut down at an alarming rate. Conserve the trees by conserving paper. Send an e-mail instead of a letter, type directions into your cell phone instead of writing them down, and bring your own fabric shopping bags to the store.
4. Drive less
Even the use of hybrid vehicles contributes to carbon emissions, greenhouse gases, and reduced air quality. Take a moment to consider how you can use your personal vehicle less. You could carpool or take public transportation to work, walk to church, or bike to pick up a few things from the store and make the world a better place.
5. Conserve water
Taking long showers and letting the water run as you brush your teeth are indulgences that negatively impact our world. Try to limit your water usage by timing how long you have the water running, and trying to beat that time the next time you turn on the faucet.
6. Donate to clean water charities
A large portion of the world is without fresh drinking water. Educate yourself about the drought epidemic, and make the world a better place by donating to organizations and charities helping to fight against the lack of clean water around the globe. Your donation could result in the reduction of preventable, water-related diseases.
7. Be generous
It's easy to be selfish with your time, money, and resources by getting caught up in our material-driven societal expectations. Try being generous and see how your life changes. Buy coffee for the person behind you in line at Starbucks, read to children at your local library, or simply stop and listen for the answer when you ask a friend how they're doing. Chances are that your generosity will energize you, and you'll feel less helpless about how to make the world a better place.
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