Introduction

Everything around you is a part of your environment. The environment is the air you breathe. It’s the sun that warms you. It’s the plants, animals and water in your neighborhood. Unfortunately, it’s also the garbage and debris that get dumped in streets and vacant lots.

Being engaged to protect the environment is important, and people worldwide are becoming more aware that our activities can seriously damage the planet and its plants, animals and other natural resources.

Browse this section to learn more about the environment, environmental policies and the efforts we can take to protect our environment.