Yet, according to EPA, ozone depletion is one of the most serious environmental threats facing the planet. I would guess not many. It is imperative that we prepare for the coming century through environmental education. We cannot hope to implement solutions to our environmental threats without the involvement of an educated and scientifically literate public. Only then will the political debate and direction of environmental policy focus on real risks and not anecdotes that make catchy news copy.
Education is the key.
Environmental education will lead to the development of public understanding of, and support for, national and international efforts to protect our limited natural resources. Our nation makes a substantial investment, billions of dollars, in protecting human health and the environment. With that level of commitment, it is important that we do it right, and with the best tools available. Times have indeed changed. Until this century, humans have been virtually incapable of causing irreparable harm to the environment.