If I stop my carbon footprint completely, will that make a difference at all to global carbon emission problems of the future?

I feel as though carbon emissions keep climbing and climbing: one persons carbon footprint being eliminated won’t do anything. I’m wondering what the ‘end game’ will look like when we hit the 1000ppm CO2 problem (or whatever total human death from CO2 poisoning is).

If it comes down to the wire and a little carbon reduced by one person now could save life in the future, I’ll obviously adjust my life.

I'm looking to buy a house in a neighborhood that was built on an orchard and farmland (that was closed 25+ years ago). Many of the houses are located where the orchard used to be, including the one that I'm looking at. Upon conducting my due diligence, I became aware of lead arsenate and how it was used on crops, especially on orchards from the 1800s until about the 1950s or so.

We don't plan on having a garden and the water we drink won't be from a well. However, I'm somewhat concerned about being exposed to lead/arsenic, but I'm not sure if there is an elevated risk here.

Is there a real health concern here if the farm/orchards are long gone? Or am I just looking into this way too much?

I’ve been trying to research this question on my own but nothing on the internet has made me feel like I actually know the answer. I’m traveling in California, it’s mid-July, and I’m very curious about this. I recently took a train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo. It passed through Salinas, King City, and Paso Robles. Most of the landscape on this journey, aside from the farm land, is golden hills.

From what I gather, the hills are covered in a grass and this grass is oat grass, specifically a variety of oat grass that is invasive so it cannot tolerate the heat of midsummer whereas a native grass would be able to. How did this invasive grass get here and why? Was the land on these hills cleared for cattle to graze? Interspersed throughout these golden hills are hills covered in greenery; trees and bushes. This makes me think that that’s what all the hills are supposed to look like. Did they all once have that greenery? If so, when was the last time they were all green? Is it agriculture, wildfire, or climate that has eliminated the trees and replaced them with oat grass?

What I’m really trying to understand is… should there be efforts to re-forest these areas? Are the golden hills a sign that the ecosystem has been damaged? Would they be better off with greenery? Would drought impede those efforts?

Hello.

I am a current UofA Online student, studying Environmental Science. I absolutely adore the subject, and love learning. Now, having said that, I am running into some issues.

The fact is, I do not like online classes and would much rather be doing this in person. I actually was accepted into the on-campus school, however due to life happening, I had to move out of state. I moved to online school as I thought I would be returning to Arizona soon, however that is simply not going to happen like I thought it was going to. While I am still in the online program, and it is a good program, I have concerns.

I am now in an area close to a university that offers Environmental Science, and the degree is in person. I am considering transferring there, but feel weird about transferring schools again (I just graduated withmy Associates degree last December, after attending two other community colleges prior to that). So it’s been a very long, non-traditional path for me to earn my education up to this point. I know the UofA has one of the best ranked programs in the nation, and I don’t want to make a mistake by leaving the school. However, my three biggest complaints are:

1. I don’t like online learning, and I miss the in person experience.

2. I am concerned that there are things I am missing out on in terms of experience (lab work, field work, et cetera) while doing online.

3. UofA Online is weirdly expensive for a program that I feel like I am teaching myself 90% of the content from.

The school I am now looking at is also well regarded, and is in fact cheaper. I recognize that I have largely answered my own questions with some of these considerations I have made here. I am reaching out to this subreddit in hopes of speaking to professionals to get y’alls perspectives on this. As I have found getting perspectives from people already in the field to be invaluable.

I know this was all kind of rant-y, but I am just seeking help as for what I should do. Thank you.

I've been doing safety for quite a while, but until recently I haven't needed the E in my EHS degree... I know which programs my new employer will need for their SMS, but I'm wondering what I'm missing for an EMS. So far I've only got air quality (indoor and outdoor due to a spray booth), SPCC/SW3P due to quantities of oil on-site, and record keeping will be a joint program with the SMS. We're a state plan (Ohio EPA), but I know Fed EPA is at least the minimum.

I'm looking for book and refresher reccomendations for environmental science. I graduated about a year ago now and I need a refresher in env science and want to keep up. I am also looking for reccomendations for remediation and toxicology especially in the US. Also, how do you guys keep up with environmental science news and updates? Publications, podcasts, etc. Thank you!

Hello! I'm a 2nd year British env sci student my plans for some internships had fallen through and I have a really big urge to do some personal projects however I cannot think of any good or interesting ideas I can apply. Besides some small environmental monitoring and Cloud arduino project I've been struggling and if possible how I could write it into my cv.

Are there any reccomendations for something I can do for my cv or for fun?

I have been trying to volunteer more but there are not any open spots for more science-based activities I got scared off after one week of working with children education 😅

I have access and some base knowledge in Qgis and other data analysis programs. I have a peat probe I impulsively bought a while ago.

I have also been reading about biogeography there's a lot I want to do but rn I feel a little restricted

Anyways sorry for my rambling any help is really appreciated

Thanks!

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I am a vet using GI Bill and am looking to see some ideas for the best Online Master's Programs for Environmental Management or Environmental Health and Safety. Looking for feedback from personal experiences. Thanks!

If you've wondered what an Environmental Professional is, it is codified for the USA in 40 CFR 312.10.

Environmental Professional means:

(1) a person who possesses sufficient specific education, training, and experience necessary to exercise professional judgment to develop opinions and conclusions regarding conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases (see § 312.1(c)) on, at, in, or to a property, sufficient to meet the objectives and performance factors in § 312.20(e) and (f).

(2) Such a person must:

(i) Hold a current Professional Engineer's or Professional Geologist's license or registration from a state, tribe, or U.S. territory (or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) and have the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time relevant experience; or

(ii) Be licensed or certified by the federal government, a state, tribe, or U.S. territory (or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) to perform environmental inquiries as defined in § 312.21 and have the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time relevant experience; or

(iii) Have a Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a discipline of engineering or science and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time relevant experience; or

(iv) Have the equivalent of ten (10) years of full-time relevant experience.

(3) An environmental professional should remain current in his or her field through participation in continuing education or other activities.

(4) The definition of environmental professional provided above does not preempt state professional licensing or registration requirements such as those for a professional geologist, engineer, or site remediation professional. Before commencing work, a person should determine the applicability of state professional licensing or registration laws to the activities to be undertaken as part of the inquiry identified in § 312.21(b).

(5) A person who does not qualify as an environmental professional under the foregoing definition may assist in the conduct of all appropriate inquiries in accordance with this part if such person is under the supervision or responsible charge of a person meeting the definition of an environmental professional provided above when conducting such activities.

Relevant experience, as used in the definition of environmental professional in this section, means: participation in the performance of all appropriate inquiries investigations, environmental site assessments, or other site investigations that may include environmental analyses, investigations, and remediation which involve the understanding of surface and subsurface environmental conditions and the processes used to evaluate these conditions and for which professional judgment was used to develop opinions regarding conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases (see § 312.1(c)) to the subject property.

Good faith means: the absence of any intention to seek an unfair advantage or to defraud another party; an honest and sincere intention to fulfill one's obligations in the conduct or transaction concerned.

Institutional controls means: non-engineered instruments, such as administrative and/or legal controls, that help to minimize the potential for human exposure to contamination and/or protect the integrity of a remedy.

https://ecfr.io/Title-40/Section-312.10

I am 17 going into my senior year of high school and I plan on going to BSU (since it’s very close to me) to become an environmental biologist. After reading through posts online such as here and other places all I see is people saying they can’t get a job. Should I rethink what I want to do? I’ve always loved science, but biology especially and I want to work with the environment so this seemed like a no-brainer. Am I misunderstanding what this career would be? Am I just going to be sitting at a desk all day? My mom told me she knows someone at work whose kid went to BSU for their biology program and gets to work with animals figuring out diseases, also stuff like water pollution and what not. I am open to looking into other science related jobs though, is there specific ones with more job opportunities? or will I be okay going through school to do what I wanted to? (sorry lots of questions, just anxious about wasting my time)

Hi, I just moved from Pakistan and I have done BS in geology and now I'm thinking of getting master's degree in Environmental Sciences from US because getting job with Pakistani degree is hard. I just wanted to know if MSU is a good option or I should go for NJIT?

I do quite a bit of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and am required to generate CSMs within the reports. However, i usually have difficulties when it comes to linking the findings to the CSM write up… Any help is appreciated! Thank you :)

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Hey all just looking for some insight to where the best opportunities are for ES majors. I’ll be graduating in two years (ES major with focus on land management, geology minor) and will be looking to move out of where I’m currently located. I have an idea of where I’m most likely to go based on my personal wants but not career wise. So I wanted to come here and see if anyone could offer some insight.

So what are some of the best states for working in the environmental sector? Is it just the West? Northeast coast?

Hello, I just graduated with my bachelors in ES. I got into 2 masters programs in my uni and cant decide. My plan so far is to complete my masters and go for an extra year for some agricultural certificate or an ecotoxicology certificate (based on what im gonna choose)

1. Soil ecophysiology- Soil science department

pro:

• I wrote my BC thesis with a professors help from this department and I kind of know them and wha they do
• I loved my supervisor and she said she can supervise my masters thesis too
• The teachers are all amazing, passionate and they just want to give out their knoledge, 1 on 1 mentors since they would have 4 students in a 20 professor department
• professors have a lot of friends in the industry and they usually refer the students to them and the students get jobs
• The department is well organised, no chaos, everyone is nice
• it is kind of connected to agriculture and horticulture and my family has an agricultural business and im interested in horticulture
• I loved my BC thesis subject? theme? the thing i wrote about and would love to take it to the next level

con:

• Very small and specific area which scares me
• yes the professors usually get you a job but there is not much of a job market. Like you have 5 options in the whole country and thats it
• as much as i love the department, 90 precent of their work is based on field data which you need to collect, lab work etc. And Im also interested in things like economy, business, management, city planning etc. Not just being alone in a lab 24/7
• I feel like I need to be highly trained to achieve something. Like get certificates, a phd or maybe something even higher

2. Ecology and management- department of ecology

pro:

• you meet people and study valuable skills like business, management, economy etc.
• not as specific and you get a lot more opportunities because you can go into lab work, nature conservation or completely switch to the legal and business side of things
• -more job opportunities with room to move
• -needs less certificates and titles to succeed
• just feels not as intense
• more diverse
• they are the bigger department and get more money
• not as specific so if i decide to continue i would have more opportunities to do a phd or some extra academia stuff

con:

• the professors and the whole department is chaotic af. They have the managemnt abilities of a 3 year old toddler
• more people, teachers cant do 1 on 1 mentoring
• Supervisors suck
• every class i had with those professors sucked and was boring af but there are interesting part they just left them out
• the people there just generally suck and there are a lot of parts of the curriculum that is just a filler for old professors till they retire
• everyone is old and burnt out

So these are my pro/cons, I would appreciate some advice, prespective, life experience, stories and opinions.

Thank you for reading

Edit: school is free, I’m in Europe and my country is part of the EU. Money is not a problem

I’m a relatively recent graduate with a Bachelor’s in Sustainability Studies in Aus. I’ve been working in the sustainability space part-time for the last 6 months and really considering doing my masters in Environmental Science and Management.

I’ve found that my undergraduate degree really hasn’t given me a concrete understanding of the science skills that the sector is calling for, and I have found it very tricky to secure full-time employment. I think having a thorough understanding of environmental science will really broaden my job prospects in terms of type of work, as well as pay. But I am hesitant to sign myself up for a likely considerably greater HECs debt.

I’m looking for a bit of input, particularly from anyone based in Australia, as to whether you think this is worthwhile. If so, I would love to hear recommendations as to how to make the most of it- e.g. volunteering while studying (where/what in), how to get involved in research, what classes I should take etc.

Thank you!

"Hi fellow environmental scientists!

I've recently completed my bachelor's in environmental science and I'm eager to pursue a master's degree in a specialized field related to environmental science. I'm open to exploring various subfields, but I want to focus on an area with a promising future.

Could you share your insights and expertise on the following:

• Which environmental science subfields have the most growth potential and job prospects?
• Are there any emerging areas that I should consider, such as environmental justice, sustainable development, or climate resilience?
• What skills and knowledge do employers value most in environmental science professionals?

Some areas I'm interested in include:

• Environmental policy and management
• Conservation biology
• Sustainable resource management
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Environmental health and epidemiology

Thank you for your guidance and advice! I'm excited to continue my journey in environmental science and make a positive impact."

Hi, I am a recent graduate with a major in environmental studies and i want a field ecology/animal conservation related job but all jobs i find online in the tampa bay area are for major consulting and engineering companies. I have been looking at jobs at ERM, TRC, tower engineering professionals, and they all claim to be eco friendly but idk if id actually be doing whats best for the environment by working for them because i have just grown a distrusting for major companies and their care about the environment. does anyone have any advice on how to confirm a job actually helps with conservation? or know of the ethics of some of these major companies and know if they actually intend on helping the environment or just need someone to check off the land so they can build some telephone poles?

Is it possible that ground contamination from a nearby car workshop is to blame for a smell of oil/desiel in our home? We are temporarily renting a 300 year old cottage. The rear of the building is downhill from and adjacent to a large car garage workshop which has been in operation for more than 50 years. In the corner of the bedroom closest to the garage I can smell something like oil or diesel and it has gotten stronger as the summer has arrived. There is no noticeable smell outside. Could it be coming up through the floor and if so is it something to be concerned about. There is a very old pile of car parts stacked about 6 feet from the wall behind our bed. Many thanks