What does it take to save the planet? Would you tackle climate change, pollution, the mountains of waste we produce, or would you protect marginal communities, threatened habitats or endangered species? Could you show young offenders how to turn a patch of inner city wasteland into a community wildlife garden, or would you rather nudge our national energy policy away from fossil fuel dependence?

The range of environmental careers is vast, with people working in every job you can imagine, from green IT to making tea. Environmental careers have come a long way from the stereotype of bearded hippies bumping across waves dodging whalers' harpoons. But whatever environmental career you end up in, be prepared to show similar courage and determination. Don't forget, polluters, landscape wreckers and politicians with their eyes on the vote are counting on you to do nothing.

High profile campaigning

For Jim Footner, a campaigner for Greenpeace, high profile actions that aim to get environmental debate on the front pages are part of the job description.

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