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GREEN SKILLS-IV                                                    5















                             Learning Outcomes



                •  Protecting our Environment                       •  Green Jobs
                •  Green Careers in Diverse Fields                  •  Significance of Green Jobs




              We  are  currently  facing  unpredictable  weather  patterns as a  result of  climate  shifts and  environmental
              damage. Global environmental degradation is occurring as a result of resource depletion, such as air, water,
              and soil. We must be aware of the processes that are harmful to the environment. Hence, it is important that
              we embrace environment-friendly methods. Green skills are the knowledge, abilities, and practices needed
              to support a sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. These skills help individuals and industries
              reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimise environmental impact.

                 5.1 PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT

              We can protect our environment in a variety of ways:
                 Plant trees near our homes and use eco-friendly means of transportation, such as electric automobiles.
                 Not leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
                 Utilise the remaining water in our bottles to water plants.

                 Use cloth or jute bags instead of plastic bags, purchase eco-friendly products, and decrease our use of paper.
                 Clean products made from sustainably-derived components and natural oils that are biodegradable and
                  come in eco-friendly packaging are better for the environment.

                Use plants that absorb dangerous pollutants from the air like Areca palm and rubber.

                 5.2 GREEN JOBS

              Encouragement of green jobs is one way we can help in the preservation and restoration of the environment.
              A green job contributes to and sustains the transition to ecologically-sustainable modes of production and
              consumption. It affects all sectors, including energy, material and water conservation, waste management,
              and pollution control.

              Green jobs, also known as green-collar jobs, are jobs in agricultural, administrative, research and development,
              industrial, and service sectors that contribute significantly in protecting or restoring environmental quality,
              according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). 'Environmental quality' refers to a set of
              generalised or localised traits and characteristics of the environment that affect humans and other species.

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