[INFORMATIVE] Careers Related to the Environment

Careers Related to the Environment

By: Maneeha Adnan

Now, take a moment to reflect. Are you really passionate about the environment, or do you care enough to actually work for it? Well, you must have heard that you should have a career you’re passionate about and if the environment is your passion then you should have a career related to the environment. Where you will work to promote a sustainable environment. First, let’s take a look at why it is even important to pay attention to the environment. We need to understand that our health and well-being depends on our environment. Fun fact: it also impacts our mental health. It’s also necessary to combat the drastic changes in climate.

Before talking about the career we also need to know, in order to directly work for the environment you need to study environmental sciences. Environmental science is the study of the environment combining physics, biology and geography. Recently, we have noticed an increase in the demand for environmental jobs. In the past five years, there has been a 91% increase in UK environmental science job listings (Bower Collective 2023).

Let’s introduce you to some of the careers that are environment related.

Let’s start with environmental engineers. They are responsible for using environmental science principles to improve public health, reduce pollution and remove environmental hazards from the community. Their duties include collecting environmental samples and data, performing land assessments and designing systems to eliminate waste (Indeed). You may get the task to use specialized equipment to test soil, water and area of a construction area or you may get the task to improve waste management system design. You may also get the task to investigate, record and compile reports for environmental-related complaints.

Next, we have wildlife biologists or zoologists (one of the coolest jobs). They work for biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management and the preservation of ecological balances. They must have access to outdoor skills, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. Most of them are also required to get a master’s or doctoral degree in wildlife biology or some other related field.

Another job that is just as cool is environmental microbiologist. They study microorganisms and how they interact with the environment.

Hydrologist is another career that is related to the environment. They study water resources and how to reserve it for future generations.

Another career that caught my eye was an environmental lawyer. They deal with environmental cases and provide legal guidance. They advocate for environmental sustainability and compliance. Moreover, their average salary is about $135,000 per year in places like New York. Your salary also increases depending on your work experience. However, you must pass the Law school admission test (LSAT) to apply to law school to study environmental law.

Now these are some of the career paths that you can take to work for the environment. Obviously there are more, this list is just a beginning and the environmental sector is constantly evolving. More importantly, you don’t have to join a career path related to the environment to work for it. At the end of the day you can work for the environment from any career. The only difference is that these people are professionals.


Works Cited
“Environmental Engineer Job Description [Updated for 2022].” Www.indeed.com, 23 July 2024, www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/environmental-engineer. Accessed 21 Sept. 2024.

“Top 10 Careers in Environmental Science.” Usic.sheffield.ac.uk, University of Sheffield , 19 Sept. 2023, usic.sheffield.ac.uk/blog/10-careers-in-environmental-science. Accessed 21 Sept. 2024.