George Scott

Occupation:
Editor- environmental activist

George is a Civil Engineer (MSCE) with over 25 years of experience in the design, planning, and delivery of high-value projects for both the government and private sector. He combines his engineering and science background with considerable experience in manufacturing processes and facilities in his approach to environmental problems.

George has operated water, waste water, and industrial treatment systems and has conducted and directed environmental investigations and hazardous waste remediation per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund requirements. This experience in the management of hazardous materials was performed under the regulatory framework as administered by the Department of Energy (DOE), EPA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).


 

Nationality: English
April 07, 2019
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Climate change, population threaten 'staggering' US flood losses by 2050

Paris (AFP) – Climate change is on track to ramp up the annual cost of US flood damage more than 25...

February 01, 2022
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15 EU states subsidise fossil-fuels more than renewables

A total of 15 EU member states spent more on subsidising fossil fuels than renewables in 2020, despi...

February 01, 2022
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Oil spill pollutes nature reserve in Ecuadoran Amazon

An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has reached a nature reserve and polluted a river that supplies wate...

February 01, 2022
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Deforestation for gold mining has increased by 90% in the Amazon region

Gold mining is already the second biggest cause of deforestation in the Madre de Dios region of the...

January 30, 2022
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How to teach children about climate change, inspire hope and take action to change the future

Children and youth know that climate change is altering lives, environmental patterns and futures. H...

January 30, 2022
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Opinion: Street trees deserve protection

Our street trees are a critical contributor to the quality of life in our communities. They work alo...

January 30, 2022
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Can we save our sequoias and fire lilies from climate change?

Giant sequoias are among the longest lived of all plant species.

January 25, 2022
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Study finds 'throwaway economy' thwarting climate goals

PARIS - Countries are neglecting the massive impact of the "throwaway" economy on planet-warming emi...

January 25, 2022
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Extreme heat forecast to hit South America again in coming week

Temperatures are forecast to rise into the low 40Cs again through northern parts of Argentina, Urugu...

January 25, 2022

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