Monday, April 24, 2017

Earth-Friendly Jobs

"Here at the Department of Labor, we track jobs, including jobs that take care of our planet. If you love the great outdoors, here are six career paths to consider:
What they do: Study the weather and climate, and how those conditions affect human activity and the earth in general.
  • 2016 median pay: $92,460
  • Typical entry-level education: bachelor’s degree
  • Number of jobs 2014: 11,800
  • Projected growth 2014-24: 9 percent
What they do: Protect the environment and human health by cleaning up polluted areas, advising policymakers, or working with industry to reduce waste.
  • 2016 median pay: $68,910
  • Typical entry-level education: bachelor’s degree
  • Number of jobs 2014: 94,600
  • Projected growth 2014-24: 11 percent
What they do: Study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition and structure, to learn about its past, present and future.
  • 2016 median pay: $89,780
  • Typical entry-level education: bachelor’s degree
  • Number of jobs 2014: 36,400
  • Projected growth 2014-24: 10 percent
What they do: Study how water moves across and through the Earth’s crust, and solve water quality or availability problems.
  • 2016 median pay: $80,480
  • Typical entry-level education: bachelor’s degree
  • Number of jobs 2014: 7,000
  • Projected growth 2014-24: 7 percent
What they do: Carry out plans that environmental engineers develop to prevent or clean up environmental pollution.
  • 2016 median pay: $49,170
  • Typical entry-level education: associate’s degree
  • Number of jobs 2014: 18,600
  • Projected growth 2014-24: 10 percent.."

Earth friendly jobs

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