The impact of education expenditure on environmental innovation

Growing environmental challenges necessitate increased focus on sustainability education. This study examines the effects of environmental education programs in China on air and water quality perception, waste reduction, and energy consumption reduction. A comparative quantitative design with 650 pa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Heliyon Jg. 10; H. 12; S. e32446
Hauptverfasser: Yang, Chanxi, Fang, Zhongzheng
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: England Elsevier Ltd 30.06.2024
Elsevier
Schlagworte:
air
Air quality
China
Community engagement
decision making
Electric vehicle industry
energy
Energy consumption
Environmental education
Internet
leadership
natural resources conservation
surveys
Sustainability
transportation
Waste reduction
water quality
China
Waste reduction
Energy consumption
Sustainability
China
Environmental education
Electric vehicle industry
Community engagement
Air quality
ISSN:2405-8440, 2405-8440
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Zusammenfassung:Growing environmental challenges necessitate increased focus on sustainability education. This study examines the effects of environmental education programs in China on air and water quality perception, waste reduction, and energy consumption reduction. A comparative quantitative design with 650 participants divided into four groups was employed. Data were collected using the Environmental Sustainability Assessment Survey (ESAS) instrument to assess environmental awareness and behavior changes. Statistical tests were used to identify significant differences between groups. Findings showed significant improvements in perceived air and water quality, with web-based programs demonstrating particular success. Waste reduction efforts also varied, with web-based education again proving effective. Energy consumption reduction was most evident in the corporate sector, where leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable transportation played a key role. Supportive government policies and environmental NGOs further highlighted the power of informed environmental decision-making. This study emphasizes the critical role of environmental education in addressing sustainability challenges. It empowers individuals and communities to actively engage in environmental conservation actively, fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and the environment. Our findings have global implications, highlighting education's vital role in shaping a sustainable future.
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ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32446