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Research coalition plans carbon capture technology test in Virginia
Graduates of degree programs in environmental science may have a chance to participate in programs similar to the proposed new carbon capture technology for a Virginia power plant.
The Bristol Herald Courier reports that the Virginia Tech Center for Coal and Energy Research and Dominion Power have proposed a demonstration project to remove carbon dioxide from coal-fired smokestack emissions. They also applied for federal stimulus funds to cover a portion of the estimated $580 million cost of the demonstration center.
"This project will be a significant step forward in funding a viable means of controlling carbon emissions from power stations," says Michael Karmis, a Virginia Tech professor and director of the Center for Coal and Energy Research, quoted by the newspaper.
"We are fortunate that Virginia has an advanced power plant and suitable injection sites in close proximity," he adds.
Those interested in pursuing a business career in environmental science, including green chemistry and engineering, have a range of bachelors, masters and PhD programs to choose from at institutions around the country.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental specialists can expect a 25 percent increase in employment during the decade of 2006-2016, and the top salaries in the field exceed $100,000. 
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