What is meant by environmental ethics?

Environmental ethics refers to the set of moral standards which guide us how to interact with our environment. These standards indicate what is the right conduct according to society regarding the environment. For example, we should not pollute air, water, soil, etc. in our everyday routine. A factory owner is expected to avoid polluting air and local water bodies. We have a moral duty to conserve limited natural resources because future generations have an equal right to these resources.