Pollution prevention is any practice that stops pollution at its source before it is created. Pollution prevention strengthens economic growth through greater efficiency in industry production and by reducing the need for households, businesses, and communities to handle waste. These practices also conserve and protect natural resources, while simultaneously preventing health problems and environmental damage caused by pollution. Once pollution is created, remediation efforts are needed. Remediation technology includes thermal desorption, excavation or dredging, bioremediation, and soil vapor extraction, among other technologies.<br><br>The Pollution Prevention and Remediation (PPR) specialization in the Bren Master of Environmental Science and Management program prepares you to recognize pollutants, characterize the extent and consequences of pollution in the environment, identify and evaluate alternatives for remediation and prevention, and evaluate the economic and political viability of alternatives. The main goal of the PPR specialization is to prepare students for careers in pollution management through consulting, industry, government, or nonprofit organizations.