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Earth & Environment

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Never has the need to protect the environment and our precious resources been more pressing. Challenges such as climate change and global warming have resulted in flooding, forest fires, natural disasters and habitat loss. As a result, diverse new career opportunities have emerged. If you are passionate about making an impact and would like to help develop and find solutions to worldwide environmental challenges this sector is for you.

There is a wide choice of workplace settings. From practical hands-on activities outside whether that be in a national park, at sea or in the air, to working in a laboratory or office environment. Opportunities exist in industry, construction, environmental consultancy, government departments, local authorities, education and research.

 

 

 

Did You Know?

  • 300
    number of wind farms in Ireland Wind Energy Ireland
  • 75%
    of jobs require green skills SOLAS
  • 14%
    of people are in a high level of green employment SOLAS
  • 6.4%
    annual average growth rate in non-agricultural green employment (compared to 3.4% for total employment) SOLAS

Did You Know?

  • 300
    number of wind farms in Ireland Wind Energy Ireland
  • 75%
    of jobs require green skills SOLAS
  • 14%
    of people are in a high level of green employment SOLAS
  • 6.4%
    annual average growth rate in non-agricultural green employment (compared to 3.4% for total employment) SOLAS

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