Literacy on climate change and environmental protection of NSTP students of UM Peñaplata college

Abstract

This study aims to determine the literacy level on climate change and environmental protection among NSTP students of UM Peñaplata College. The study employed a quantitative research design, implying that it primarily depends on numerical data and statistical analysis to derive significant insights. One hundred (100) respondents, determined using convenience sampling, participated in the survey. Pearson product-moment correlation and mean were used as statistical tools to assess the correlation between literacy on climate change and environmental protection and the levels of these two variables. The research adopted a questionnaire to gather the data. Findings show moderate knowledge regarding climate change and ecological protection, underscoring the need to improve students' understanding of environmental problems and their seriousness and consequences. The results affect students' attitudes toward environmental protection.