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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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300number of wind farms in the Republic of Ireland Wind Energy Ireland
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70%of people in Ireland say that the climate impact of a prospective employer is important to them EIB.ie
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42%of all electricity consumed in Ireland during 2023 came from renewable sources EirGrid Group Annual Report
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60million tonnes - Ireland's greenhouse gas emmisions in 2022 socialjustice.ie
Did You Know?
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300number of wind farms in the Republic of Ireland Wind Energy Ireland
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70%of people in Ireland say that the climate impact of a prospective employer is important to them EIB.ie
-
42%of all electricity consumed in Ireland during 2023 came from renewable sources EirGrid Group Annual Report
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60million tonnes - Ireland's greenhouse gas emmisions in 2022 socialjustice.ie
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