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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Specialist

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Specialist

I. JOB SUMMARY

Main Topic: Physical Geography
Secondary Topic: Places and Regions, Environment and Society

OverviewTheGreenhouse Gas Reduction Specialist works to identify, prevent, and minimize air pollution. Some of the responsibilities include: Communicating and collaborating with key stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, local governments, private businesses, and localsPromoting awareness of air pollution and greenhouse gases threadsImplementation of the technologies to estimate the air pollution levels in the atmosphereResearching and analyzing technological developments, legislation, and regulations that may impact the implementation of the technologies. Physical geography knowledge regarding atmospheric composition, greenhouse gases types and effects on the environment, sources and impacts of air pollution is crucial for this job. Human geography provides greenhouse gas reduction specialist with the knowledge of socio-economic and demographic characteristics of the local population to determine the most vulnerable groups. Spatial analysis of the area helps to distinguish different sources of the air pollution and greenhouse gases. Other important geographical knowledge for this job includes zoning. 

Geographers at Work: Physical Geographers 

Recommended College Courses: Physical Geography, Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, Climatology, Environmental Management  

SkillsAtmospheric composition, air quality, location analysis, environmental assessment, working with census data, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  

Occupation Group: Green Jobs

Learn more about Greenhouse Gas Reduction Specialist from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Labor: https://www.bls.gov/green/greencareers.htm

Written by Daria Andrievskikh

II. POWERFUL GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE

A greenhouse gas reduction specialist is a professional who develops and implements strategies to minimize and mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases, contributing to efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.
A greenhouse gas reduction specialist is a professional who develops and implements strategies to minimize and mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases, contributing to efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.