Published in 1971 by Dr. Seuss and adapted into film in 2012, "The Lorax" tells the compelling story of a young, aspiring businessperson who gets a lesson on environmentalism from a character known as the Lorax. The story strongly relates to the field of environmental science, which is the study of the interaction of life forms and the environment.
Lorax and the Environment
A major plot element in "The Lorax" involves the Once-ler cutting down all the Truffula trees, which ultimately leads to poor air quality and a toxic environment. The primary message is that it is not appropriate for businesses to pursue aggressive expansions at the expense of trees and the environment. In essence, the story depicts how corporate greed can contribute to human actions that devastate the environment in the course of operating a profitable business.