| An exploration of individual and social environment information is a necessary step in understanding and evaluating human interaction with environment and environmental education. This thesis explores the linkages between various forms of learning and outcomes as public expressions of environmental understanding. A framework for environmental education is adopted to be representative of environmental learning as a whole, because it recognises that environmental learning is not uni-dimensional but stems from learning about environment, learning in/through the environment and finally learning for the environment. Various sources of environmental information are investigated such as formal education and media. Other influences are also discussed including identity and experience as well as the discourse of environmentalism. A discussion of the utilization of environmental information during a local public consultation project illustrates environmental information in action. The method of inquiry varies according to information source, which is reflective of the variety of learning experiences. The thesis concludes that environmental information stems from many sources and influences the public and individuals in many ways; and environmental education as well as environmental decision making should take this into account. |
