Environmental ethics is a branch of applied ethics that examines the moral relationship between humans and the natural environment. It emphasizes our ethical responsibility towards nature, ecosystems, and non-human life, recognizing that human actions can have significant consequences for the planet. Unlike traditional ethics, which focuses primarily on human-to-human interactions, environmental ethics extends moral consideration to animals, plants, and ecological systems. The field arose in response to growing environmental crises, such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss, highlighting the need for sustainable and responsible practices. It questions the anthropocentric view that nature exists solely for human use and promotes a broader perspective