My brother just got accepted into college and he's thinking about studying environmental engineering. I kind of want to be able to talk to him about it when he comes home and visits. Can you help me get an understanding of it?
sure it is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of scientific and engineering principles for protection of human populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors
Ah, okay, so that's the broad definition of it, huh? Is there anything more specific about it that you can tell me?
the field is concerned with finding plausible solutions of public health, such as waterborne diseases, implementing laws which promote adequate sanitation in urban and recreational areas
Okay, okay, I think I'm starting to get the hang of it a little bit. It sounds like really important work. Interesting too, even though it's a little over my head still. Can you keep helping me fill in some more blanks?
it deals with waste water management, air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, radiation protecton, and public health and environmental law
Ah, gotcha. So, he can go in many directions after he graduates. I'm with you so far.I find all of this really fascinating. Any other big things you think I might like to know?
simply put, environmental engineers study the effect of technological advances on the environment.