Environmental Scientists
On the Job
Environmental Scientists conduct research to identify or eliminate sources of pollution. They use scientific knowledge to collect, study, report, and recommend certain actions that will help improve the environment.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Conduct climatological research.
- Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
- Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
- Analyze environmental data.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Sitting.
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