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Just about every large-scale human activity

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has an impact on the environment.

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Preventing damage, and managing it when it does occur,

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is the job of environmental engineers.

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This is a career that combines practicality and creativity

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to keep air, soil, and water quality healthy and productive.

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Environmental engineers use research and design skills

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to manage waste treatment and pollution control efforts.

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They also use a variety of tools, and the latest technology,

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to find efficient ways to monitor environmental well-being.

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Since much of their work involves meeting 

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government regulations, environmental engineers 

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need to be experts at requesting permits

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and maintaining plans and procedures

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that insure others support the systems they put in place.

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Environmental engineers divide their work

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between the office and the outdoors.

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They often do some traveling to collaborate

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with scientists and experts in law or business.

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Many work as consultants to help corporations

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and government agencies with cleanup of contaminated sites.

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A master’s degree in environmental engineering

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or a related field is required for some positions,

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while other positions require only a bachelor’s degree.

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When this job is done well, the earth gains a little protection,

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so future generations can enjoy its bounty.