What are some good careers that involve enviromental science and chemistry?
Environmental site remediation is a relatively well-paying career. There are tens of thousands of contaminated sites, some quite difficult to clean up, in the U.S. alone. Many other sites exist in other countries that have a history of industrial development. Workers in the field may have engineering degrees, earth science degrees (especially hydrogeology), chemistry degrees, toxicology/public health degrees, ecology/natural resource degrees, or a construction background. You may work for a public agency, a consulting firm, an environmental advocacy organization, or for an industrial firm that manages a large portfolio of sites having legacy contamination. Typical contaminants include petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, polychlorinated biphenyls, metals (such as lead or chromium) and inorganic contaminants (such as arsenic, selenium, or fluoride).
