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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Does going vegan help climate change – and is it a healthy diet?

From which supermarkets to shop in to the impact of veganism on the planet, here are all your burnin...

December 29, 2021
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Convenience, comfort, cost and carbon: What's the best way to travel, save money and cut emissions?

As New Zealanders plan their summer holiday trips, it's worth considering different travel options a...

December 29, 2021
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Lead Pollution Affects More Than 632 Million Children In Developing Countries

The average blood lead levels in the general population of low-income and middle-income countries ar...

December 29, 2021
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What can world leaders do to make COP26 deforestation pledge a success?

Cutting down forests has major implications for global goals to curb warming, as trees absorb about...

December 29, 2021
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Trees Have the Potential to Live Indefinitely

Trees die as a result of severe damage, but some have overcome storms, droughts, fires, and more to...

December 25, 2021
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Global renewable capacity surges 4.7% in 2021 as countries focus on clean energy projects

Global renewable energy capacity jumped 4.7 per cent in 2021, as countries focus on reducing emissio...

December 25, 2021
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Coal production on track to break records

Coal production is set to hit an all-time high according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) de...

December 25, 2021
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It’s Christmas in the Metaverse: welcome to your Zuckerbergian nightmare

Holiday family gatherings in Meta’s virtual world would probably include robot avatars and a digitiz...

December 25, 2021
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Burning fossil fuels causes 13 deaths every minute, WHO reports

Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, which also drives climate change, is causing 13...

December 21, 2021

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