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environmentalism  

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  • Environmentalism refers to a collective set of perspectives and actions that together represent an approach (rather than a single movement) to the environment. This article explores environmentalism by examining its origins, varying definitions, development, and manifestations and demonstrates how environmentalism is developing in society today. [Source: Green Consumerism: An A-to-Z Guide; Environmentalism]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/environmentalism

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