Spatial Environmental Education: Teaching and Learning about the Environment with a Spatial Framework

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A photo of a desert scene schowing Joshua trees in the foreground and background. Credit: Joesph Kerski

A photo of a desert scene schowing Joshua trees in the foreground and background. Credit: Joesph KerskiGiven the environmental concerns faced by the modern world, it is imperative that students, our future decision-makers, study and understand these issues to ensure we emerge at the end of the 21st century in a sustainable way. Decision-makers need to care about the planet, and the use of GIS in the study of the environment is essential.