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A DAY IN THE LIFE: BIOLOGIST

what people can and cannot do to the Earth. Some go on to talk to lawmakers about how they can use their power to help the environment. Thinking about becoming a teacher? Environmental science and biology are fields that will allow you to make an impact on your students. Interested in business? All environmental organizations need human resources, finance, and administrative departments, just like any other organization. There is a career path that will blend your career choice and your passion for the Earth into one. First, let’s talk about the environmental issues that are affecting our world today. You’ll notice that many of the problems meld into one another. Just like a human body or in nature, when one system is off balance, other systems are affected as well. CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change , or global warming, is one of the largest threats to our environment today. Some people think that global warming means warmer temperatures throughout the Earth, but it’s much more complicated than Biologists who work in the field spend the majority of their day conducting experiments. They may also observe living creatures to learn more about them. Biologists may notice problems that the creatures are having in their environment. A part of a biologist’s job is to protect wildlife and keep it safe from environmental dangers. A biologist may work with their team to generate new ideas for keeping living things safe. Some biologists work inside a science lab, but some work out in the field with the living things they are studying. This can mean working with plants, animals, or even people. In a lab, a biologist’s day would consist of performing experiments, conducting research, and reporting their research results to others. The job involves a lot of writing and meeting with other scientists.

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HELPING TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT