The change in human attitude towards the environment and exploitation of natural resources in the world is resulting in degradation of the environment.
Rapid urbanisation and use of technology have influenced nature. This scenario is not good for the animal kingdom. Keeping this in mind there is need for a revolutionary change in the mindset of human beings said the speakers at the celebration of the World Environment Day by the Odisha Environmental Society (OES) here on Monday.
In the function presided over by OES president Sundara Narayan Patro, chief guest Institute of life Science Director Ajay Kumar Parida said nature’s greatest living being is humans. Man besides leading a disciplined life should vow to protect nature. If the nature and environment is not conserved, the next generation would lead a miserable life.
Goldman award winner Prafulla Samantara was felicitated on the occasion and Utkal University Professor Gopal Chandra Panda was awarded as the best environmentalist for 2017. Among others, Professor Ramachandra Mohanty also spoke.