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Environment & Sustainability

Lend our planet a helping hand.

Can you help our planet survive and thrive? Advocates, educators, and engineers are working to make our world more sustainable. Track weather patterns. Care for animals. Develop water-filtration systems. Lead the way!

Jobs in the climate industry create and sustain positive change.
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Climate Justice

Leaders call for action on climate change at the TIME100 Summit in New York City.

Featured Content

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In the Field

A day in wildlife biologist Danielle Belleny’s life includes surveying birds in the wild and talking to landowners.
Galante in a wetsuit outdoors

Real Talk with Forrest Galante

“The best and most rewarding part of my job is what we’re doing right now. It’s inspiring young people to care so much about wildlife.”
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Compost Power

Urban farmer Domingo Morales leads a composting program that is helping make New York City more sustainable.

Jobs at a Glance

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    Atmospheric Scientist and Meteorologist

    Atmospheric Scientist and Meteorologist

    Climate

    Atmospheric scientists and meteorologists study and conduct research on the weather and climate. Some meteorologists report the weather to the public on the news.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$94,570
    • You Should Study:Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:8%
    • This Job Is:
      Heating Up
  • Forest and Conservation Worker

    Forest and Conservation Worker

    Forest and Conservation Worker

    Climate

    Forest and conservation workers measure and improve the quality of forests. They plant seeds, clean up, protect trees, and help prevent fires.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$30,550
    • You Should Study:Environmental Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:-8%
    • This Job Is:
      Cooling Down
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    Landscape Architect

    Landscape Architect

    Climate

    Landscape architects design parks and outdoor spaces. They choose what plants, trees, and flowers to use, and create the overall design.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$67,950
    • You Should Study:Geometry, Art, Design, Botany
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:0%
    • This Job Is:
      Keeping Cool
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    Solar Panel Installer

    Solar Panel Installer

    Climate

    Solar panel installers assemble, set up, and maintain rooftop panels that turn sunlight into energy.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$47,670
    • You Should Study:Physics, Environmental Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:52%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
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    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

    Climate

    Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems and environments.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$64,650
    • You Should Study:Biology, Environmental Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:5%
    • This Job Is:
      Getting Warm

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