Biden White House removes Trump-era scientist from overseeing climate report
White House officials have transferred Trump-appointed scientist Betsy Weatherhead from her position overseeing the US government’s report on the effects of climate change, a senior administration official told CNN.
The move is part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to clean house of President Donald Trump’s political appointees in scientific roles. The EPA recently wiped out the entire Scientific Advisory Board put in place by Trump administration.
Weatherhead is considered a mainstream scientist and believes that climate change was a real and serious issue.
She is an atmospheric scientist who had been detailed to the White House Office of Science Technology Policy from the US Geological Survey under the previous administration and will now return to the USGS, the official said.
Biden White House removes Trump-era scientist from overseeing climate report
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Two former Trump officials to be investigated for posting papers denying climate change
The Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General said it will investigate how two former Trump officials posted dubious papers questioning man-made climate change using government logos but without the approval of the Trump administration.
“After careful consideration, we decided to review this matter further,” the Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General wrote in a Friday letter to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono, who requested the investigation along with fellow Democratic Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal.
The New York Times first reported the investigation.
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Director of the Census Bureau Steven Dillingham announced his resignation Monday, according to a statement.
“Effective January 20, 2021, I will be retiring from my position as director of the U.S. Census Bureau. I have a smile on my face and gratitude in my heart for all you have done for our Nation,” Dillingham wrote in a statement Monday.
Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham says he’s stepping down. Dillingham has faced criticism over efforts to produce data sought by President Trump on the number of people in the U.S. illegally. https://t.co/u2WQcxjiGZ
Dillingam will stay until President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. His term was set to go until the end of 2021 under federal law, according to the New York Times.