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 forces polar bears to migrate to Russia from Alaska

In the last 50 years, there was a 4.8-degree Celsius rise in Alaska’s annual average temperature. Th...

January 04, 2022
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France urges public to adopt green habits with bans on plastic

The government says the new regulation is expected to eliminate about 1 billion items of plastic was...

January 04, 2022
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US Needs to Take Responsibility for Worldwide Plastic Pollution in Oceans

The U.S. produces a large share of the global supply of plastic resin — the precursor material to al...

January 02, 2022
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What are the largest rainforests in the world?

Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species, despite covering only 2% of Ea...

January 02, 2022
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Largest Mass Extinction Event Since Dinosaurs Coming Within a Decade

Latest analysis by World Wildlife Fund warns humanity—possible “victim of it own lifestyle”—might ul...

January 02, 2022
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EU Moves to Label Nuclear, Natural Gas Energy as 'Green'

The European Union has drawn up plans to label some natural gas and nuclear energy projects as "gree...

January 02, 2022
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Biodiversity loss and climate change are partners in environmental crime

Unfortunately, the situation worldwide is alarming, as biodiversity is in steep decline. Globally, 1...

January 01, 2022
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Could green hydrogen replace fossil fuels for home electricity?

Electrolyzing the equivalent amount of water from one toilet flush could power a typical house for a...

January 01, 2022
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France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic

PARIS (AP) -- No more plastic packaging around fruits and vegetables and car ads promoting walking a...

January 01, 2022

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