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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How Climate Change and Air Pollution Affect Kids' Health

Their small bodies make them more vulnerable to toxins, pollution, and other climate-change fallout....

June 18, 2022
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Most major US cities are underprepared for rising temperatures

This month, Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix all posted record high temperatures. And across the nation...

June 18, 2022
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Weather tracker: heatwaves could add to energy problems across Europe

High temperatures will lead to a surge in energy demand for cooling but drought in Spain has reduced...

June 13, 2022
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Report Casts Doubt On Net-Zero Emissions Pledges By Big Global Companies

Corporate plans to slash greenhouse gas emissions fall short of what is needed to combat climate cha...

June 13, 2022
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World Oceans Day: Collective protective action needed

June 8 marks World Oceans Day, whose theme this year is "Revitalization: Collective Action for the O...

June 08, 2022
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Can we improve mental health through diet and physical activity

Unravelling the short-term effects of diet and physical activity on their ability to improve mental...

June 08, 2022
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Climate change: Alps turning green, vanishing snow cover visible from space

Climate change has had a global impact and the consequences are visible on the snow-covered peaks of...

June 06, 2022
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Anxiety, distress, suicidal behaviour: Climate change poses serious risk to mental health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that climate change poses serious risks to mental healt...

June 06, 2022
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Climate emergency behind French Open protest

I entered the field because I can no longer take the risk of doing nothing, says protester

June 05, 2022

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