Sarah: Hey Yuki, I heard you’re studying environmental science at university. What’s it like?

Yuki: Yeah, I am. It’s really interesting. Right now, we’re learning about climate change.

Sarah: Oh, like global warming and stuff?

Yuki: Exactly. We look at how the earth’s temperature is rising and what causes it—like too much carbon dioxide.

Sarah: That sounds serious. Do you also study how to fix it?

Yuki: A little. In another class, we study renewable energy. You know, solar panels and wind turbines.

Sarah: Oh, I see! So clean energy, right?

Yuki: Yes! We learn how those systems work and why they’re better than fossil fuels.

Sarah: That’s really cool. Do you guys do any practical work?

Yuki: Yeah, last semester we did a water quality test near the river. It was fun but also a bit sad.

Sarah: Why sad?

Yuki: Because the water had signs of pollution. We tested for chemicals and bacteria.

Sarah: Wow, I didn’t know you did things like that. Do you like the major so far?

Yuki: I do. Each topic is connected, and I feel like I’m learning something important.

Sarah: Sounds like it. Do you want to work in that field in the future?

Yuki: Yeah, maybe at a company that works on clean energy. I still have time to decide, though.

Sarah: You’re already learning so much. I’m kind of jealous!

Yuki: Haha, thanks. Let me know if you ever want to join one of our open lectures!