Why is scientific assessment considered a component in solving environmental problems?

Also why do we consider public education as vital in solving environmental problems|||The first step in problem solving is to define and understand the problem. Determining the mechanics is an important part of diagnosing the problem, which is one method of finding solutions. Also, scientific assessment can help predict the results of proposed solutions.





Public education helps the common folk understand the problem and solutions. Very few have the level of education in each specific field of problem.