Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences is a multidisciplinary subject that focuses on studying the interactions between humans and the environment. The main objective is solving real-world problems like pollution, deforestation, waste production, or global warming. Some of the subfields of Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences are Geology, Clim...te Studies and Meteorology, Toxicology, Biodiversity and Conservation, Natural Hazard Prediction, etc. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences is a great study option for people who like working outdoors and are interested in finding solutions to complex environmental problems. A big part of your work will involve analysing human activities and their impact on nature. Courses will focus on environmental processes, natural resources, and how you can make predictions for the future. Classes also involve a lot of research. You will learn how to find polluting elements and ways to control or eliminate them. You will spend a lot of time doing field work, collecting air, water, and soil samples, which you will then analyse using laboratory equipment. All your efforts are aimed at finding effective solutions which can stop or at least limit the negative impact of human activities on the environment. It matters because an increasing number of scientists keep telling us that we’ve already gone over the limit. Big companies need to respect international pollution standards and you can have a positive impact on the implementation of these policies. As a professional environmental scientist, it will also be your job to educate people on why they should avoid using plastic, recycle it whenever possible and become more aware of the importance of a more eco-friendly lifestyle. If you choose to focus on Earth Sciences, you will study the physical characteristics of our planet and the atmosphere. You will research natural processes and try to understand how the Earth works, track its changes and their causes. The four main subfields of Earth Sciences are Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, and Astronomy. Through your work and discoveries, you’ll be able to predict natural disasters, meteorological phenomena, and discover new natural resources. Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences graduates will find jobs working as nature conservation officers, environmental consultants, sustainability consultants, waste management officers, toxicologists, and many others.
Specialisations within the field of Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
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