How an environmental economist can use AI, task by task

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.

Context: We use Wolfram Research Mathematica and SAS; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Initiative: [green space, restoration, conservation project]
What to measure: [biodiversity, water, carbon, use]

Suggest indicators, measurement methods, baseline data to find, and studies of similar initiatives. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.

Context: We use SAS and IBM SPSS Statistics; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Policy or practice: [regulation, land-use change]
Area: [ecosystems, region]

Summarize likely environmental impacts, evidence for each, and data to collect. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to conduct research to study the relationships among environmental problems and patterns of economic production and consumption.

Context: We use Wolfram Research Mathematica and SAS; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Activity and area: [land use, industry, development]
Species or resources of concern: [list]

Outline likely effects, study design, sampling methods, and literature to review. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations.

Context: The work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Initiative: [describe]
Audience: [groups, government]

Draft a pitch and responses to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modeling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems.

Context: We use General algebraic modeling system GAMS and Tableau; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
System: [climate, habitat]
Data: [GIS, observations]

Outline a model and code. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to develop economic models, forecasts, or scenarios to predict future economic and environmental outcomes.

Context: We use Tableau and SAS; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
System: [climate, habitat]
Data: [GIS, observations]

Outline a model and code. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to teach courses in environmental economics.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Course and topic: [describe]
Students: [level]

Plan a lecture with key concepts, a real-world case, discussion questions and a quick quiz. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Resource or project: [range, environment, facility]
Objectives: [protect, improve, comply]

Draft standards or a project plan with specifications and metrics. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.

Context: We use Wolfram Research Mathematica; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Findings: [paste summary]
Audience: [peers, public, policymakers]

Draft a talk outline or summary for the audience. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to examine the exhaustibility of natural resources or the long-term costs of environmental rehabilitation.

Context: We use Wolfram Research Mathematica and SAS; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Activity and area: [land use, industry, development]
Species or resources of concern: [list]

Outline likely effects, study design, sampling methods, and literature to review. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to develop programs or policy recommendations to promote sustainability and sustainable development.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and Python; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Resource or project: [range, environment, facility]
Objectives: [protect, improve, comply]

Draft standards or a project plan with specifications and metrics. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to develop systems for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental and economic data.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and Wolfram Research Mathematica; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Need: [data collection, code development]
Constraints: [equipment, standards]

Propose methods and validation. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to develop environmental research project plans, including information on budgets, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and Wolfram Research Mathematica; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Site and question: [describe]
Methods: [surveys, sampling]

Draft the study plan. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to interpret indicators to ascertain the overall health of an environment.

Context: We use Wolfram Research Mathematica and Tableau; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Study or test: [what was measured and why]
Results: [paste de-identified data or summary]

Explain what the results show, how confident we can be, possible confounders, and what to report or follow up. Say where expert judgment is needed.

I work as an environmental economist. Part of my job is to identify and recommend environmentally friendly business practices.

Context: We use Tableau and SAS; the work draws on economics and accounting, mathematics and computers and electronics.
Practice: [current process]
Goals: [emissions, waste, compliance]

Compare sustainable alternatives with pros, cons and costs. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.