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Meet the Climate Quitters
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Meet the Climate Quitters

An ever-growing roster of people are leaving their jobs to pursue careers combating climate change.

Oscar Boyd and Akshat Rathi
Bloomberg, 2023
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The climate crisis has grown undeniably urgent in the minds of many, pushing more people to take dramatic action – including leaving their existing careers. Who are the “climate quitters” and what motivates them? To answer these questions, reporters Oscar Boyd and Akshat Rathi talked to people who quit their jobs to pursue work at environmentally responsible organizations or start their own. This article will appeal to anyone wondering how you might better align your life with your green values and what role your career can play in the fight against climate change.

Take-Aways

  • The global green economy is growing fast, creating strong demand for people with relevant skills.
  • “Climate quitters” decide to change jobs because they want to work in a field that combats climate change.
  • Not everyone who wants their work to reflect their green values has to go looking for a new job. 

About the Authors

Oscar Boyd is a podcast producer and reporter with Bloomberg News. Akshat Rathi is a senior climate reporter with Bloomberg News.

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