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The field of environmental policy and management has become increasingly more important and prevalent over the last century. Initially, the field of environmental policy and management focused on conserving and preserving valuable natural resources. As societies become more complex and technologically and mechanically evolved, pollution became a major area of concern. And eventually, with the new knowledge attained through research, the field of environmental policy and management expanded to include the prevention of diseases caused by environmental factors. Today, the environmental policy and management field is responsible for a significant range of matters of vital importance to the health and welfare of all species of life on the planet including controlling global warming, wetlands protection, management of water resources and the aforementioned issues of resource conservation, disease control and pollution.

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Environmental careers are gaining in relevance and becoming increasingly more prevalent in the current economy. Over the last century, scientists and various other experts have uncovered evidence of the destruction and negative consequences caused by human action and interference in the natural environment. These discoveries have led experts to conclude that an urgent need exists for socially and ecologically responsible business practices. Developing policies to regulate potentially harmful business practices is necessary to protect the health and safety of the current and future inhabitants of the planet. The emergence of new knowledge regarding the impending cataclysmic events which will occur if swift and certain actions are not taken to reverse the course on which the planet is presently set have caused governments and businesses to adopt and adhere to these stricter and more conscientious methods.

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In order to ensure businesses adhere to ecologically and environmentally sound policies, new positions have been created to administer and/or respond to the changing needs of a growing and socially aware population. One such position is the urban and regional planner. The urban and regional planner is responsible for providing recommendations to local officials regarding which locations would be optimal for building new roads, schools or other structures and how to minimize any potentially detrimental effects of the construction on the environment, the community and the economy. When the evaluation is completed and the urban and regional planner is preparing to make their recommendations, they must provide suggestions on how to accomplish the goals while optimizing the benefits and minimizing the negative consequences. The urban and regional planners must also consider and balance the present and future needs of the population when making their recommendations.

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The professors listed here are all “brilliant” in the original sense of the word—they shine brightly among their peers as towering figures in the academic world. In addition, they are all Christians who do not hide their Christianity and see it as significantly impacting their intellectual work.

We have limited this list to professors who teach in the English-speaking world. A few listed here have officially retired or moved on to other responsibilities, but in each case they keep close ties to the academic world. … continue reading ->

We recently read an article detailing the top 10 highest paying jobs. For better or worse, the list was dominated by jobs in the health sector. We thought it would be even more useful to have a list of the top 10 highest paying career paths. So we researched the US Department of Labor’s 2008 data (the latest we have access to) and used it to determine ten distinct career paths that could result in the highest salaries for average people. Obviously, rare jobs like “professional athlete” are not included. … continue reading ->

The environmental issues confronting the world today require immediate attention and effective action. The rapidly changing environmental systems and depleting resources are causing substantial concern to government and business leaders around the world. There is no doubt that critical decisions are warranted and radical changes are required. The development of policies by industry leaders and government officials need to address the critical environmental problems and to prevent the continued detriment of irresponsible decision making to the environment. The immediate need for educated and knowledgeable individuals who understand the complexities of the environmental issues has caused many of the top universities to initiate programs or to revise existing programs in environmental science and policy for the purpose of producing graduates with an ethical and comprehensive understanding of the impact of society on the environment and the need for responsible action. … continue reading ->