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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World Environment Day 2022: What is this year’s theme and what does it mean?

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Climate change: IPCC scientists say it's 'now or never' to limit warming

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May 30, 2022
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Increasing green space in cities may save thousands of lives

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May 25, 2022
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Deadly Indian heatwave made 30 times more likely by climate crisis

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May 25, 2022
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International Day For Biological Diversity 2022: All You Need To Know

International Day For Biological Diversity 2022: The purpose of International Day for Biological Div...

May 22, 2022
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World Bee Day: Are we ignoring biodiversity risks in the same way we ignored the pandemic?

Without bees, we could not feed the human population; billions would starve

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