Trying to find a job I am passionate about :/

Good night, please allow me to ask: Did Someone knows good options for scholarships for masters in environmental?

In my last semester of my MS in ENVS, dual specializing in regulation and agriculture, currently job hunting, focusing on stuff like consultation and regulatory advising. I have pretty much every qualification but experience, with my only experience being 1 year of internship as a regulatory advisor for large multi family housing structures.

Every job I look at says 3-5 years, and yea I get every single company is gonna avoid a first timer if they can, but are they truly cutting off anyone with less than 3 years? And if so, what kind of jobs should I be looking for to lock in those first couple years? All I’ve seen that accept 0-2 years are government, which I don’t mind but would prefer to avoid as the gov can be a pain in the ass to work for.

Hi everyone,

I'm about to apply for a trainee position in ecosystem restoration. Specifically, peatlands. Can anyone share any tips on writing my application in a way that will emphasise how passionate I am about training and working in restoration and conservation?

This line of work has been my dream for years, but positions that allow someone from the outside to join this field pretty much never come up where I live. I was elated when I came across this advert! I don't think I've been this excited about a job ad in my life, even though it's not easy to start from scratch with a minimum wage.

I guess one of my worries is that I could be seen as overqualified - or maybe my qualification will be seen as a strength and transferable skills? I was a stay-at-home parent for the last 5 years (no childcare + health issues following childbirth). I'm now ready to get back to work, but these 5 years of inactivity worry me as well.

About me: I'm in mid-30s, I have an MA in archaeology and I've always been particularly interested in the crossover between natural sciences and archaeology (bioarchaeology, zoo archaeology). I don't have practical experience in this though, only theoretical knowledge, passion and enthusiasm. Additionally, I'm a former business and science journalist and published author. I write a popular, growing blog that tackles human (dis)connection to the environment. So in a way, getting this job would be my chance to "practice what I preach."

Bottomline is I have a good level of scientific knowledge, ability to write (reports, proposals etc), and willingness to learn. I might even consider getting a degree in environmental science in the future. Does all of this sound like a good start?

I'm grateful for any insight and advice.

i'm beginning the pre-production process for a short documentary that i will be creating when i go to study abroad in bonn, germany next fall. i'm hoping to make the documentary about an environmental group/organization to learn about their mission/purpose, activism, outreach, impact on community, etc. i was wondering if anyone knew of smaller, more local environmental groups or projects as i can really only find the bigger ones and am worried they may not get back to me or allow me to film them. i would prefer the org to be in bonn or at least germany, however i can travel to neighboring countries if i need to.

As the title says. Personally, I care a lot about the environment. Seeing the recent catastrophes ( forest fires, etc ) has been alarming and knowing that the natural biodiversity is suffering because of human behavior pains me, which is the primary reason I want to study it and pursue a career in this field.

However, my parents are reluctant about it because I come from an Asian country. This degree isn't common for them and also they worry that I can't get a high-paying job. They believe that I should study a safer degree so that I at least have a stable income.

I've been doing a lot of research and I can't imagine myself being in an office job. I like to venture out and go outdoors and seeing different things everyday. Since my father is in Australia (I am not in Australia at the moment) I would also opt for an Australian university. I know there are many natural sites there.

Any suggestions or advice would help. 🙏🏻

Hi, I’ve worked as an Environmental Scientist in Stantec out of Pennsylvania for 1.5 years. My partner is relocating to Utah and am planning to have a conversation with my manager to ask if I can move offices to Utah. What are your thoughts on the same? Any insider stories/suggestions would be very helpful!

I’m considering going back to school for environmental science. If anyone has taken an online ES degree, do you feel like it prepared you enough for your job? (what do you do?) Or do you feel like in person is necessary to get a good grasp on everything.

My main factor here is tuition. The last thing I want to do is take out a student loan. I was looking in to completing as many general studies and math/science credits on straighterline.com and transferring them to an online ES program.

for context, I am 24, graduated in 2018 and did a couple general classes but no college since then. I’m currently working in tech and I do feel like i’d be re-learning a lot of the basics if I went this route. I don’t have any specific career path in mind- yet- they all sound really interesting!

Hi all! I am a 2023 graduated environmental science degree holder. I have a good entry level job now (paying $27/hr) for a year, but it isn’t enough to live on while saving effectively for where I live. In the wake of political climate rising in the US I am increasingly interested in moving abroad, and would love if graduate school was my way out. I am open to most places (doesn’t have to be EU) so long as they teach in English. I am curious if anyone who has gone abroad to complete a masters could share their experience?

I have not 100% decided on what I would like to work on in a masters program, but I am leaning towards environmental economics. Looking forward to hearing what anyone is able to share!

Local coal plant doesn't seem to have contained their pollutants, the lake has filled in which what we thought was silt at the time, It was in operation from roughly 1950-2015 they shut that plant down, then started trucking in 400 tons of fly ash a day from a different plant which is out of storage (or has tighter regulations in that county) and creating a mountain with it. Dust is flying all over. An ex employee came forward at a public meeting stating they had him dumping ash directly into the lake.

I would like to test my own water, any recommendations for a kit I can use and send off to a lab?

They've closed the local school, it's also been brought up that an Oncology clinic has been opened in the area and the cancer rates to make that a good investment in an area with this population density is alarming but it's not clear to me how much of that is specific to this.

https://www.mykdkd.com/2025/01/23/environmental-water-sediment-sampling-test-results-for-montrose-clinton-montrose-lake/

Hi! I’m a student in the United States and I have a large project where I’m making a podcast discussing climate change and I would love to do an over-the-phone interview with any scientist who is willing about climate change. I’d prefer if you are based in the U.S just because most of my questions are centered around how it will affect the US (Specifically the Northeast as that’s where I’m from) but i’m really not picky. My only other request is that you’d be okay sharing your credentials so I can verify you as a source. Please comment or DM me if you’re interested!

I wrote my Senior Thesis on Phytoremediation and hadn't thought of it in a while. My research at the time left me with several questions and I hoped there might be experts on here who could answer them.

1. Do the leaves of the plants used become contaminated?
   1. When the leaves die, does the contamination reenter the environment?
2. If the plants burn is the smoke from them toxic?
3. When the leaves give off gas, is it toxic?
4. What is the maximum depth achieved using phytoremediation as a clean-up method?

Thank you for any insights.

I completed my Ms degree in environmental science now I want to take admissions in PhD environmental science.suggest any best country in case of PhD environmental science.

I’m a student that’s interested in studying environmental science in college, and I was hoping to teach myself with some must-reads relating to environmental science, the climate, sustainability, etc.

I’ve read Silent Spring, but I don’t know where else to go; what are some books I should check out that you’ve enjoyed?

I’m strongly considering moving to the UK after undergrad and would love to ask a few questions.

Hello everyone,

I have a degree of (BS) Environmental Science and a Registered Chemical Technician and had an experience in both Chemistry and Environmental Laboratory for seven (7) years. I am searching for a part time job right now and I tried to switch to remote that is still related to Environmental Science, Chemistry and Environmental Laboratory. Most of the remote jobs I've encountered were on the field of IT, Marketing, and Finance, which is away from my expertise but I do have an experience on administrative tasks on my current job. Are there any sites/ potential clients hiring of my related field and expertise on a remote setting? Any comments and suggestions will be a really great help.

I badly need an extra income right now, thank you

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