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Climate Change Analyst

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYST

BY ABBY FEAMAN

WHAT THEY DO

  • Use existing climate data to create mathematical models of what will happen to ocean and land temperatures in the next 50 years.
  • Testify before Congress about the long-term climate and economic impacts of legislating higher automotive fuel-efficiency standards
  • Create graphics and presentations to educate the public about climate change and it's impacts
  • Help avoid famines by projecting how climate change will affect worldwide farming and food distribution.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Have an interest in the social and environmental impacts of climate change
  • Have the ability to organize and sift through large amounts of data
  • Have good deductive logic
  • Have excellent communication skills

MINIMUM DEGREE

  • Bachelors degree
  • Earth sciences

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

  • Algebra, Geometry, Calculus
  • Physics, Statistics
  • Environmental and computer sciences
  • Political science

SALARY

  • Minimum wage- $15, 080
  • US Mean Annual Wage- $45,230
  • Climate Change Analyst- $62,920

OVERVIEW

  • Climate change analysts evaluate climate data and research to determine how shifts in the climate will affect natural resources, animals, and civilizations.
  • They use this information to make suggestions about what individuals and governments can do to ensure a higher-quality life for everyone in the face of a changing environment.

WORK ENVIORMENT

  • Work mostly indoors
  • In front of computer
  • 40 hours weeks

ON THE JOB

  • Analyze research findings
  • Prepare study reports
  • Reviewed existing policies

COMPANIES

  • AECOM
  • ICF International
  • National oceanic and atmospheric administration

JOB GROWTH

  • Faster than average
  • 14% - 20%

RELATED CAREERS

  • Economists
  • Geoscientists
  • Meteorologists

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