Climate change is a big concern among people in advanced economies, according to a Pew Research Center survey. A median of 75% across 19 countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region labels global climate change as a major threat.
Some of the targets that are driving climate action include reductions in Carbon emissions, and electricity consumption; increased consumption of renewable energy, and demonstrated increase in climate-smart infrastructure.
In the Summer 2022 issue of Winds of Change, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) listed some of the most promising occupations in the climate field.
Some of the fastest-growing occupations are wind turbine technicians and solar installers. Energy auditors also make for a good career. According to the report in Winds of Change, environmental scientist jobs will grow by nearly 8 percent through 2029.
Among their many functional jobs, they help wind farm developers ensure that important renewable energy projects don’t adversely impact the environment they are meant to help.
Geoscientist jobs are also expected to grow about 7 percent by 2030. Job growth for atmospheric scientists and climatologists will increase by 8 percent by 2030.
Whether it is lowering carbon emissions, improving recycling and reducing waste, and facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free energy, environmental engineers have a big role to play.
Equally, the world needs plant and soil scientists, including agronomists, to promote healthy soil, conduct research for the government or academic institutions, or work in the agriculture and forestry industries to ensure they pursue sustainable practices.
The article argues that because access to water is the foundation of any functioning society, the work of hydrologists in a changing climate is increasingly essential. Job openings are expected to grow by more than 5 percent by 2029.
Without civil engineers, ambitious decarbonization goals simply can’t be translated into actual projects. Job openings are expected to grow by 8 percent between 2020 and 2030. Job prospects for foresters are also good, with the field expected to grow by 10 percent through 2030. As of 2020, the median annual pay for urban and regional planners was about $75,000. Visit the website to read the full article.
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