Working in these fields...
Environmentally focused opportunities are found in industries as diverse as law, medicine and public health, business, teaching, writing, environmental management and conservation, energy production and exploration, and agribusiness.
Tremendous focus has now been placed on tapping alternative energy resources, and the result will be an increase in the types of entry-level energy career opportunities. One of the broadest areas of work within energy is consulting, which includes analysis on energy markets, geopolitics, industry trends, investment evaluation, technical delivery and accessibility issues, and strategy. Consultants help decision makers anticipate the future of energy supply and demand, determine the most appropriate way to build around protected wetlands and sensitive ecosystems, and devise successful plans in the face of rapid changes and uncertainty.
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Alternative energy and sustainability are popular phrases used when discussing careers within the environment. Consider checking out the activities of the Harvard Office for Sustainability. Some of the resources used in the field are being used right here on campus! Plus, you may want to get involved with some of the events and activities the office supports to help build your resume.
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For an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the emerging fields of "green careers," take a look at
"Americans put themselves on the path to green careers," by Marilyn Gardner, staff writer of
The Christian Science Monitor, June 9, 2008
