The agency, which oversees weather forecasting, climate research and fisheries, has until now continued its climate research and communications activities unfettered by political influence. AD“They know disaster scenarios sell,” Legates and Driessen wrote of climate scientists, many of whom are funded by NOAA grants. ADNOAA is a major hub for federal climate research, along with NASA, the Energy Department and the National Science Foundation, among others. ADA recent Commerce Department Inspector General report faulted Commerce Department and NOAA leadership for their roles in that matter. AD"Just at the time when we need continued truth from the nation’s lead climate agency, a climate denier is hired.

Source: Washington Post September 13, 2020 23:46 UTC