19-3011.01 - Environmental Economists Green occupations will
likely change as a result of the green economy. Green economy
activities and technologies are increasing the demand for
occupations, shaping the work and worker requirements needed for
occupational performance, or generating new and emerging
occupations. This is a Green New & Emerging occupation — the
impact of green economy activities and technologies is
sufficient to create the need for unique work and worker
requirements, which results in the generation of new
occupations. Environmental economists work in the following
green economy sectors: - Environment Protection — This sector
covers activities related to environmental remediation, climate
change adaptation, and ensuring or enhancing air quality. They
perform these tasks important to the green economy: - Assess the
costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or
regulations that affect the environment or natural resource
stocks. - Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental
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