Hans Tammemagi

HIGHLIGHTS

• Writer Passion for writing with focus on environment, travel and science. Recipient of Travel Media Association Canada awards (2007, 2006). Write monthly environment column for Vancouver Sun newspaper.
• Author Six published books with two book awards, one national best seller. Titles: Winning Proposals, Waste Crisis, Exploring the Hill (Canada's Parliament Hill), Exploring Niagara, Compelling Communication, Unlocking the Atom. Two books in preparation (atmospheric pollution; population growth & its impacts)
• Photographer Shoot most of the photos to illustrate my articles and books. Large portfolio of stock images (see clips, below).
• Environmental Scientist/Consultant Wide range of experience in waste management, environmental audits and air pollution. Audited Canada's parliament buildings and supreme court. Adjunct professor in School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria, focussing on impacts of human population.
• Outdoor/Nature Enthusiast Avid kayaker, hiker, nature photographer and orienteer.
• My Blog www.runaway-human-population.blogspot.com It's all about the impact of human population and where society and the world are heading.

RESUME

• Education B.Sc. Physics; M.Sc. & Ph.D., Geophysics
• Fifteen years in writing, publishing and other literary pursuits.
• Three decades in waste management and environmental science/consulting. Certified environmental auditor.
• Member Travel Media Association of Canada, Society of Environmental Journalists, International Ecotourism Society, Writers' Union of Canada, Canadian Environmental Auditing Association, Canadian Nuclear Society
• Speaker Regularly deliver workshops and seminars based on my books.

CLIPS
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• The Grand Canyon:Exulting in Spectacular Scenery and Following the Rhythm of the Sun In Destination Worldview on Talking Travel Radio Network, www.ttrn.com, 2005. Includes my photos.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium: Saving Oceans through Ecotourism and Activism In Our Planet, the on-line newsletter of E the Environmental Magazine, 2006. Includes my photos.
• Victoria Project Goes from Brown to Green Dockside Green is one of the most environmentally friendly projects in North America. In Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, October 26, 2006.
• Cross-Country Bliss in the Canadian Rockies Cross-country skiing in the majestic Rocky Mountains. On Destination Worldview on Travel Talk radio show, from WTMY AM 1280, Sarasota, Florida. Interview also streamed on www.ttrn.com; March 8, 2006. Includes my photos.
• Birds, bears and belugas on the edge of the Arctic. A look at Churchill, Manitoba, one of the top wild-life sites in the world. This article has appeared in three newspapers, one magazine and two internet travel sites. Includes my photos.
• Australia is a Beach. Escape the cold Canadian winter and soak up the warmth, wine and sand in Sydney, Australia. This article appeared in five newspapers and two internet travel sites. Includes my photos.
• Massive fishing fleets wiping out stocks. A look at how humans are plundering the oceans. One of regular monthly columns in the Vancouver Sun that explore the state of the environment.
• Civilization's golden era is teetering on collapse. This article, which projects dark days ahead, raised a furore when it appeared.