THE ROLE OF VISUAL AND PRINTED MEDIA IN RAISING AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND POLLUTION

Resumo

Environmental issues are considered a substantial matter that the modern world is occupied with. This is due to the industrial field's enormous development, which leads to the development of environmental problems by affiliation. This indicates the important role of media in spreading awareness among citizens about environmental issues and risks with proposed solutions. The current study discusses pollution in Iraq, environmental issues and the importance of raising awareness of them, the role of media and its role in raising awareness of its environmental risks, the possible sorts of media used for raising awareness, as well as a hint of environmental media.