Anti-Science Climate Skeptic Booted from NOAA Landing Team After Senators Object
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton February 2, 2017
A notorious anti-science climate skeptic, Kenneth Haapala, is no longer part of the “landing” team overseeing hires at NOAA and the Department of Commerce.
RI Senator Sheldon Whitehouse wrote a letter to President Trump on January 24, 2017, saying
“.. Haapala, who does not hold an advanced degree in any of the natural sciences, has made a career out of denying the science behind climate change and advocating against actions necessary to protect Americans from its worst impacts. NOAA is a technical agency that produces world-class science to help businesses, governments and individuals manage risk and understand the environments where they are operating.
Farmers, fishermen, shipping companies and the outdoor industry and many others rely on NOAA products to help them make a living. Climate science is an important component of this work, and to deny that fact will put American businesses at a disadvantage, and make our country a more dangerous place to live. ”
"Therefore we urge you to remove Mr. Haapala and any others who share his discredited views...
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