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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Scientists reveal how deforestation drives climate change

A new study led by scientists from the University of California has revealed how protecting tropical...

April 14, 2022
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Why ‘eco-conscious’ fashion brands can continue to increase emissions

Nike and H&M are among firms whose environmental scores suggest progress. But how are these calculat...

April 11, 2022
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Brazil's Amazon rainforest has already reached a new deforestation record this year

The portion of Amazon rainforest impacted by deforestation in the first three months of 2022 was the...

April 11, 2022
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When will the world reach 1.5C of global heating?

With 1.5C of heating now all but inevitable, scientists say the focus must turn to mitigation measur...

April 06, 2022
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Light pollution: Environmental impact, health risks and facts

Light pollution, or photo pollution, is the presence of excess artificial light and is the result of...

April 06, 2022
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‘Renewables can replace gas within five years’

RenewableUK has published a plan to grow renewable power by 25% by 2030

April 06, 2022
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Palm Oil for Biodiesel in the Amazon: Sustainable Fuel or Deforestation Risk?

Oil palm, known as dendezeiro in Brazil, can produce up to ten times more vegetable oil per hectare...

April 05, 2022
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IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity

The report is the definitive assessment of how well the world is doing in finding solutions to risin...

April 05, 2022
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What Impact does Climate Change have on Our Health?

Climate change is caused mainly by human activity subsequent to the Industrial Revolution, a major p...

April 03, 2022

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