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Environmental Scientist
Studies and protects the environment
Assesses the state of the environment and develops measures to protect nature from pollution and damage.
What they do
- ▹Assesses the state of water, air and soil at sites
- ▹Prepares environmental impact assessments for construction and industrial projects
- ▹Develops measures to reduce environmental harm
- ▹Monitors enterprises' compliance with environmental regulations
Skills you need
- ▹Analytical thinking
- ▹Knowledge of biology, chemistry and environmental law
- ▹Attention to detail when sampling
- ▹Working with measurement data
- ▹Defending findings in front of business interests
Focus on these subjects at school
BiologyChemistryGeography
Where they work
- ▹The state environmental protection committee
- ▹International conservation and climate projects
- ▹Environmental departments at large industrial enterprises
- ▹Environmental research institutes
- ▹Environmental assessment consulting firms
Pros
- + Work with growing social importance amid climate change
- + Can work in government, business or science
Challenges
- − Pay isn't always high outside international projects
- − Sometimes has to deliver unwelcome news about a project's harm
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