Lessons from the Environment: Figure 1
Americans Believe Environmental Education Affects Children Positively
The most notable effect of environmental education, according to 87% of those surveyed, lies in helping children to better understand environmental issues when they become adults.
Almost as important, 85% of American adults think that environmental education contributes to building respect for people and places, and encourages children to get involved in community servicework. As with other issues, gender is a key factor driving attitudes. In other words, women appear to be more optimistic than men about the possible benefits of environmental education.
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