In order to make the point I wish to communicate in this post, I need to begin with a short tale from my college days. I’ve made liberal use of photography (via the links below) to help get the story across.
Within the first minutes of my arrival at Trinity College in September of 1973, I became a friend of Robert C. Buffum, Jr., whose father was the fourth-generation owner/manager of the Weekapaug Inn. As implied by the term “fourth-generation,” the inn was historic; it had opened its doors in 1899, and occupied a significant chunk of ground on the southern shore of Rhode Island. (more…)
Green, or eco-friendly, jobs are becoming more popular. In fact more and more college graduates are opting to avoid the corporate workplace and instead are more interested in contributing to the betterment of the world. Here’s a surprising fact – the number of green jobs has increased by 250 percent over the past few years. Many green jobs are not only in high demand, but they also pay well. Below are some of the high-paying, eco-friendly jobs available:
Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers are professionals who use their knowledge of natural sciences and engineering to help solve environmental problems. Their job duties include things such as testing air quality in urban areas and ensuring drinking water is safe. However the job requirements of an environmental engineer can extend to developing providing system and component design and even serving as a technical advisor in policy making and legal deliberations. This industry will continue to experience tremendous growth as the population of the Earth continues to grow. The average salary for an environmental engineer is around $85,000.
Physicists
There are many job opportunities for physicists, and many of them focus their work on solving and preventing environmental issues. Physicists can focus on a variety of issues, such as waste water conservation and oil spills. While you don’t have to be the next Einstein to work in physics you must be proficient in mathematics. However, above all else, you must possess insatiable curiosity and drive. The average salary for a physicist is $106,000.
Environmental Lawyer
Environmental law is one of the fastest growing professions for lawyers. Environmental lawyers focus their practice on environmental issues that require legal action, such as sustainability and ecology. Many people earn an online environmental management bachelor degree before going to law school. Many environmental layers decide to go into private practice or even perform consulting work or representing clients in a court of law. The average salary for an environmental lawyer is $115,000 per year.
Conservation Scientists
Conservation scientists are professionals who help manage, protect and improve the country’s natural resources. They may focus on a specific area, such as soil and water conservation. Generally conservation scientists have a wide range of responsibilities, including drawing up plans to regenerate forested lands. The average salary for a conservation scientist is $60,000 per year.
Environmental Architect
Environmental architects are professionals who design and plan private and public places for commercial, recreational and living purposes. Environmental architects may design new buildings or make alterations and extensions to an existing one. To become an environmental architect you must complete a professional architectural degree from a program approved by the National Architectural Board (NAAB ) as well as three years training. You will be well-compensated for your study and training as the average salary for an environmental architect is $72,000 per year.
Energy Auditors
Also known as energy raters, the demand for energy auditors is increasing because people are looking for ways to save money on their energy bill. Energy auditors perform assessments and determine whether the home is losing energy. Ultimately, energy auditors can help save their clients hundreds of dollars on their energy expenses Energy auditors can work on the residential level or the commercial level. The average salary for an energy auditor is $60,000 per year.
Green Business Consultant
A green business consultant is a professional advises businesses on things they can do to conserve energy. Because going green is a trend that is likely here to stay, the number of jobs available for green business consultants will increase. The average salary for a green business consultant is $80,000 year.
Eco-friendly jobs allow people to protect the environment while earning a great income. Green business consultant, energy auditor, environmental engineer, physicists, environmental lawyer, conservation scientists and environmental architect are just a few of the many eco-friendly careers that are growing in popularity.
The internet has brought the world closer. The upside of internet usage is its reliability and its speed when used as a form of communication by individuals and businesses. One of the downside of internet use is its negative impact on the environment. The data centers and power servers used by companies’ web hosts consume a lot of electric energy in attempt to ensure their online business is kept running 24/7. (more…)
Here’s a comment that a friend sent me in response to my post in which I lamented how little Americans know and care about environmental issues. As you’ll see, my buddy doesn’t disagree, but he frames his thinking in a way that I thought readers would find interesting.
There probably isn’t one true meaning of Christmas, but there certainly are some common and quite wonderful themes that run through this entire season, one of which is belief. It’s a time marked by what Shakespeare reminded us: thinking makes it so. (more…)
I’m sure many readers here know Bill Moore of electric vehicle fame; he’s made sure to add some level of understanding on the subject via his website EVWorld.com every single day since it was first published in 1997. This, of course, was a time during the infancy of the Internet; the site was one of the first 3000 to be “indexed.” It’s easy for everyone to admire a man of such constancy to a good cause.
But only Bill’s friends recognize his core, heartfelt belief in the unity of humankind. To make this point, I’ve produced his Christmas card below, to which I wrote back: I love your subtle message of peace, tolerance, grace, and inclusion. (more…)
Every week or so, someone sends me an article from a popular magazine that covers futuristic sources of energy. I’d sound rather like the Grinch if I said I objected to publications like this, though I have to confess that I disapprove of presenting malarkey to the man/woman-on-the-street. Developing the right energy is a tough job, and it’s not made any easier by confusing people. (more…)
My colleague who sent me this piece on ocean wave energy jokingly disapproved of my unenthusiastic response: “Always the cynic! Merry Christmas!” I write back:
Ha! Well, I believe in consolidation, since I’ve seen it happen so many times. In 2008/09, I used to go to all the electric vehicle shows when they were geographically convenient. There were hundreds of booths, mostly occupied by vendors who were hopeful to be successful in this budding industry—maybe a dozen of would-be OEMs, and scads of purveyors of charging infrastructure and other accoutrements. Now, there are so few potential players in the EV community, most of those shows no longer even exist. (more…)
Those following the progress the world is making in wave energy may be interested in the website of these folks in Peru: Atmocean. I have to say that I love the name. It contains the word “ocean” and it’s pronounced “at motion?” That’s seriously clever stuff. (more…)
In order to make the point I wish to communicate in this post, I need to begin with a short tale from my college days. I’ve made liberal use of photography (via the links below) to help get the story across.
