Environmental
Environmental Industry Overview
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that involves study of any relationship between an organism and its environment found within the natural world and study of the science is a wide-ranging and diverse arena. It ranges from understanding the complexity of natural ecosystems, to the impact of climate change on the environment,
Governing bodies such as the Environmental Agency (EA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the Unites States, aim to promote studies, collate analytical data and standardise policies regarding Environmental Studies, as the sector continues to rise in prominence in recent years, largely due to the increase in public awareness of wider issues such as global warming.
Why Choose a Career in Environmental Science
Opportunities for careers within Environmental Science continue to grow year on year. Roles within the sector are diverse and wide-ranging, with the major attraction of forging a path in a direction as yet untouched. Many choose a career in Environmental Science because of a natural passion for the study.
Of the many career paths, a qualified professional might select one of a myriad of authorities and governing bodies to channel into, such as the aforementioned Environmental Agency (EA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), local authorities, and any number of charitable organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF).
Once an area of the field has been chosen, there are a number of disciplines that may be of interest. These can include;
- Research
- Project Management
- Analytical and Data Management
- Regulatory Affairs
- Operations
- Media
- Sales and Marketing
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