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Climate Change Policy Analysts

Climate Change Policy Analysts score 54 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #156 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 13 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 2 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

54/ 100
Elevated
Rank
#156of 923 jobs
US workers
89,250for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Median pay
$82,220a year
In real AI use
2 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

  • AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (93%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)
  • Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use

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How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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