

Environmental engineers use science and engineering skills to improve the environment. As an environmental engineer, you might measure pollutants and plan ways to reduce the source of pollution, or you might help to ensure that dangerous chemicals don’t poison drinking water. (Starting salary: $45,310)
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Learn about air-quality issues, decide what you can do about it, and then make a change in your community’s environment—just like an environmental engineer. Use the Girl Scout Cadette journey book Breathe from the It’s Your Planet—Love It! series to earn leadership awards.