Careers options in Environmental Science have increased in direct proportion with industrialization and urbanization. Ironically the aim of the Environmentalists has been to check the growth of polluting industries and unnecessary urbanization. Most countries today face environmental threats and are not only working to fight against the scourge of pollution affecting mankind but also towards saving wildlife habitats and forests from the ever increasing demand for land from the man and the industry. Environment as a subject encompasses the study of basic and applied sciences, socio-economics, ethics and law.

Other than areas where Environmental Scientist and Technologist work there are in addition fields like Eco Journalism and Eco Tourism also available as career options. Eco tourism would involve study of tribal culture, folk art, study of temples and artifacts, forests as well.

Educational Qualification:
Educational qualification would depend on the area of work one chooses within this sector. Environment related education could be covered through different disciplines. However graduate and postgraduate courses in Environmental studies can be pursued after 10+2 with science. There are institutes offering specialized courses in Environment Technology and Engineering and research facilities at post-graduate levels. The Adventurers Wilderness School at Bangalore offers courses in Eco Tourism.