Green Careers

Young people who have a desire to work with Nature will learn about careers in sustainable agriculture. Careers include organic farmer, farm manager, greenhouse worker, research scientist, beekeeper, environmental engineer, rancher, and tree surgeon. Readers will learn about the common dangers of farm work and explore the numerous vocational opportunities that are available. This comprehensive book provides information about training, education, and income ranges for fascinating careers that contribute to sustainable agriculture.

Major advances in clean energy technologies are being accomplished every year, creating thousands of new jobs in nearly every discipline. Young people who are interested in a number of subjects, such as science, math, engineering, and technology, may be able to find fulfilling "green" careers. This book explains the vocational landscape within the field of sustainable energy.

This book takes a close look at the opportunities for readers who may be interested in practicing environmental law. It examines a multitude of legal careers, including environmental lawyer, environmental lobbyist, environmental police officer, and environmental regulations specialist within the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

In this book, we'll look closely at dozens of careers within the broad field of green travel and tourism. Students will learn about many concepts that are relatively new, such as "carbon offsets" and "renewable energy projects." While the green travel and tourism is just in its infancy, many colleges and universities are preparing their students to work in this rapidly expanding field. The opportunities are great-and growing-for anyone interested in travel, adventure, hospitality, and helping to save the planet.

When the environment suffers, so do humans and wildlife. Many green jobs require only high school or one or two years of post-high school studies. For other jobs, special training or four-year or postgraduate degrees are required. Some of the careers that are examined in this enlightening book include environmental engineer, geologist, microbiologist, science technician, conservationist, forester, park ranger, soil scientist, air control technician, toxicologist, dredge operator, ecologist, hazardous waste manager, and zoologist. For young people willing to commit to such work, for the sake of the planet, career paths are numerous, expanding, and exciting.

Constructing a green building is a huge undertaking that requires the efforts of many people. It takes planners; architects and engineers. It takes builders; carpenters, tile workers, electricians, and plumbers. It takes managers and consultants. All of these individuals have to be knowledgeable about current and emerging technologies, to ensure that everything is as "green" as it can be. Each of these green jobs and more are profiled in this cutting edge career book designed to introduce readers to one of the leading-and most Earth-friendly-growth industries of the 21st century.