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What is Environmental studies?

Environmental studies is the science which studies the interaction between man and the environment, emphasizing the links between different subjects related to this issue, including ecology, economics, geography, geology, meteorology, politics and sociology.

If "environment" is defined as everything that surrounds us, then environmental sciences is not only about natural environments, but also about built, social, and organizational environments, and all of the relationships between them.

Related Career Titles

ecologist	forest ranger	environmental analyst
fund raiser	air pollution analyst	environmental consultant
geographer	architect	environmental educator
environmental lawyer	environmental lobbyist	journalist, author
management consultant	city planner	environmental planner
conservation agent	natural resource specialist	EPA inspector
conservationist	outdoor trip leader	resource economist
park ranger	urban/regional planner	teacher
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Summarize research findings	Report results-written / verbal	Analyze data
Perceiving patterns- structures	Applying logic to problems	Attention to details
Apply concepts	Utilizing formulas	Gather information
Apply knowledge creatively	Define problems	Assess risks
Use laboratory equipment	Precision and accuracy	Computer literacy
Evaluate data and results	Organize and report data	Inform and explain
Technical writing