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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In Last 15 Years, Deforestation Made Outdoor Work Unsafe for Millions

An estimated 5 million people lost at least half an hour of safe work time per day, in recently defo...

December 21, 2021
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Renewable energy transmission lines are essential to reducing pollution, protecting climate and pres...

When people think about climate action, they picture solar panels and wind farms, but there’s anothe...

December 21, 2021
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Rewilding the Arctic with mammals likely to be ineffective in slowing climate change impact

A new study has shed new light on why large mammals died out at the end of the ice age, suggesting t...

December 21, 2021
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How melting sea ice increases wildfire risk in the Northwest

Recent atmospheric research may help Northwest forest managers better prepare for wildfires.

December 20, 2021
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Why innovative companies are crucial to solving the world’s problems

The private sector’s expertise in developing new products will need to be harnessed if we’re to meet...

December 20, 2021
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OPINION: To cut climate risks and keep 1.5 alive, wetlands are key

Better wetland protection could play a huge role in addressing both the climate and nature crises, a...

December 20, 2021
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How Veganism Can Help Ease The World’s Land Use Crisis

One year on from the first recorded case of COVID-19, ecologists are emphasising that deforestation...

December 20, 2021
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Warmer winters can wreak as much havoc as hotter summers, say scientists

Warmer winters are happening across the globe, and can be drivers of catastrophic weather events and...

December 18, 2021
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Toward Protecting Oceans from Plastic Pollution

Every year, between 8 and 14 million metric tons of plastic are poured into the oceans. According to...

December 18, 2021

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