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A Study on Environmental Knowledge, Awareness and Practices of Households( Case Study in Hmawbi Township) (Ko Ko Hlaing, 2022) Ko Ko Hlaing The objectives of study are to identify the environmental problems of Hmawbi Township, Yangon Region and to investigate the environmental knowledge, awareness and practices among people in urban area of Hmawbi Township. The study is based on primary data and secondary data. Participants were asked about their involvement in improving the flow of water in the canals. Hazardous waste which are thrown by most households are eventually land-filled, dumped directly on the ground, or water. Disposing hazardous waste by these ways threatens environmental quality. It is found that environmental degradation, pollution, climate change, noise from traffic or neighbors, congestion, shortage of basic amenities, health problems etc., are some environmental problems in urban areas. The urban environmental problems are harmful effects of mankind on the biophysical environment. Accordingly, government need to create environmental management in both urban and rural areas to disseminate environmental knowledge and must encourage by giving awards according to their performance 2022-03-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/8251