The crises of the environment and biodiversity are intertwined. The flora, animals, and human populations of the planet are already being impacted by climate change. In order to control the Earth's climate, prevent catastrophic climate change, and provide physical and social resilience to climatic change, accompanying sea level rise, and extreme weather events that are already inescapable, healthy, biodiverse ecosystems are crucial.

Being environmentally conscious is being aware of the environment and making decisions that help, not harm, the planet. Using safe and non-toxic building materials, conserving energy and water, recycling, activism, and other practices are a few examples of methods to practice environmental consciousness.