Want a job for life? Your best bet could well be in a green role.

This week we looked at six of the fastest-growing job markets with eco-roles.

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By 2030, up to 20 million jobs could be created worldwide in sustainable employment.

From alternative energy to urban gardening, industries are paving the way for more high-quality environmental careers.

But which 6 roles are most in demand? ๐Ÿ‘€

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๐Ÿš— First up: clean transport manufacturers ๐Ÿš—

As more and more countries legislate a move away from petrol and diesel, electric vehicle sales are predicted to rise by 70% this year alone.

Could working with EVs be your next job?

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โ™ป Next we have recycling plant operatives โ™ป

Experts say the growing demand for a circular economy will boost jobs related to recycling and repurposing.

In the UK it's estimated that there'll be more than 205,000 new jobs in recycling by 2030.

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๐ŸŒฑ Urban growers ๐ŸŒฑ

The pandemic has made us all keenly aware of the importance of green spaces - especially in our cities.

From cultivating crops to managing vertical gardens, thereโ€™s set to be a wealth of new roles for city-based gardeners.

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๐Ÿ’จ Next is biogas maintenance technicians ๐Ÿ’จ

Biogas is already a fast-growing industry in Europe - and it's only set to get bigger.

Jobs in this sector are likely to be especially prominent in agricultural communities.

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๐ŸŒŠ Hydropower technicians ๐ŸŒŠ

Another energy job!

Hydropower may have grown slower than other renewables, but itโ€™s already responsible for 17% of global energy.



As the industry adapts, roles in water-based energy are set to boom.

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๐Ÿ›  Green builders ๐Ÿ› 

Construction is responsible for 36% of Europeโ€™s CO2 emissions, so eco-initiatives are increasingly important in the sector.

From sustainable retrofitting to creating new carbon-neutral buildings, there's lots of work to be done!

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Do you agree with this list?

What other green career paths do you think will emerge in the near future?

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Bitcoinโ€™s environmental impact is well-documented, with its current carbon output roughly the equivalent of New Zealandโ€™s.

But perhaps renewable energy is the future for cryptocurrencies ๐Ÿ‘‡
A recent thread from @jackdanger highlighted that if Bitcoinโ€™s price ever reaches $1m, its carbon output will be greater than the entirety of the US.

So finding a green solution is a must for the cryptocurrency.

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Currently only 40% of the total energy used by cryptocurrenciesโ€™ complex calculations comes from renewable sources.

So some groups are setting up mining operations in colder climates, where geothermal and hydroelectric power is abundant.

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