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Earth & Environment
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Never has the need to protect the environment and our precious resources been more pressing. Challenges such as climate change and global warming have resulted in flooding, forest fires, natural disasters and habitat loss. As a result, diverse new career opportunities have emerged. If you are passionate about making an impact and would like to help develop and find solutions to worldwide environmental challenges this sector is for you.
There is a wide choice of workplace settings. From practical hands-on activities outside whether that be in a national park, at sea or in the air, to working in a laboratory or office environment. Opportunities exist in industry, construction, environmental consultancy, government departments, local authorities, education and research.
Did You Know?
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69%average decline in wildlife populations since 1970 due to climate change and biodiversity loss WWF's Living Planet Report
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98.4%of Norway's energy comes from renewable sources Earth.org
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39%of all electricity consumed in Ireland during 2022 came from renewable sources EirGrid Group Annual Report
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2 billionpeople do not have safe drinking water WWF
Did You Know?
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69%average decline in wildlife populations since 1970 due to climate change and biodiversity loss WWF's Living Planet Report
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98.4%of Norway's energy comes from renewable sources Earth.org
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39%of all electricity consumed in Ireland during 2022 came from renewable sources EirGrid Group Annual Report
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2 billionpeople do not have safe drinking water WWF
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