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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Cyclones to double in climate crisis

Climate breakdown to double frequency of stronger cyclones, study shows.

April 28, 2022
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Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases

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April 28, 2022
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Why Trees Are An Ideal Source Of Renewable Power

One of the more controversial renewable energy resources is woody biomass, such as trees. It shouldn...

April 25, 2022
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Environment group warns Shell board on liability for emission targets

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -A group that won a victory over energy major Shell last year with a Dutch court...

April 25, 2022
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Algae a winner in Elon Musk-funded greenhouse gas contest

From algae farming to producing a sort of artificial limestone, ideas for reducing greenhouse gas in...

April 25, 2022
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The power of plants: can urban green spaces tackle air pollution?

The natural ability of plants to tackle air pollution and investigates how local authorities can inc...

April 19, 2022
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Antarctic sea ice experiences record low extent for the second time in 5 years

Arctic sea ice may be disappearing, but until recently, Antarctic sea ice was having the opposite ex...

April 19, 2022
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Climate change protesters block central Paris square to protest election choices

Climate change activists forced the closure of a main square in central Paris on Saturday to protest...

April 16, 2022
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Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years

Follow the pollen. Records from past plant life tell the real story of global temperatures, accordin...

April 16, 2022

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