Kayla cleminshaw AddedThursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM Is Mechanical Engineering the right path to make a significant environmental impact? I am interested in studying further to make a significant impact on the environment. Would mechanical engineering be the right fit for that? I want to help reduce carbon emissions, minimize energy waste, and improve hydraulic systems. Related to Choosing a Degree, Engineering Branches, Environment, Mechanical, Merging Fields Areas of Impact Environment Reset Sort By Default Linsey Marr , Virginia Tech Answered Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM Most types of engineering have the potential to make a significant impact on the environment. Mechanical engineering is a great choice because you can help improve efficiency of machines so that they use less energy, design machines to extract and store renewable energy, or design new carbon capture systems that involve fluid handling.