ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – A STEP TOWARDS A BETTER WORLD
The world today, is witnessing the alarmingly devastative consequences of the incessant abuse inflicted by humans on nature over a period of several years since modernization. Issues like global warming, climate change, natural resource depletion, pollution are some of the hazards that are becoming a cause of concern globally. In this current scenario, Environmental Science is bound to gain importance and popularity as it would assist in arriving at solutions to the complex problems and help mitigate them to the extent possible.
Gone are the days when a student who opts for
science in his high school has three defined paths – B.tech, MBBS or BSc.
Rarely do students choose an offbeat program, due to several reasons like lack
of awareness, apprehensions about future prospects etc. In this particular
blog, we would like to discuss about the field of Environmental Science. To
start with, it is vital to know that it is essential to choose Biology along
with the other science disciplines as Environmental Science is a
multidisciplinary field that combines Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
and Zoology. Young students who are concerned about the future of our planet
and have a keen desire to protect the ecosystems, check pollution and study
marine life or wildlife. Those who wish to improve the lives of the general
public by concentrating on topics like climate change, public health or waste
management
As a field of study, Environmental Science
provides us profound knowledge of the prevalent environmental issues and
challenges that the world is going through. It gives us insights on the
countless ways in which human beings are posing a threat to the environment and
suggests ways to combat and manage them. Areas that come under the purview of
Environmental Science are Environmental Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Earth
Science and Resource Management. Specializations can also be done in fields
like Geohazards, Wildlife Management and Sustainable Development.
When it comes to diversity, Environmental
Science qualifies as an excellent field of study as well as a career path.
Whether it is the government or the private sector, this field promises a
bright and challenging career. Jobs in this particular field are quite
satisfying, as the tasks involved are driven by the intention of creating
positive changes in the world from the perspective of the environment around
us. It can lead to jobs in a variety of areas like horticulture, mineral
survey, nature conservation, recycling, sustainability, water quality
management and waste management.
It is always an added benefit, if a candidate
looking for a bright future in this field, possesses particular skills like
problem solving and creative thinking. Research skills and expertise in
gathering, analyzing and reporting on complex environmental data, would be
helpful. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT skills as well
as planning and time-management skills, would ensure that a candidate is a
complete fit for a successful career in this field.
As the drive to save our environment is gaining
impetus with each passing year, there will be a huge demand of people equipped
to explore and manage such grave issues in an effective manner. Environmental
Science helps in inculcating in people a feeling of closeness and love for
nature, which is vital in the current scenario, to save the earth from further
damage.
ADITI SINDHWANI
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