American climatologist
Elizabeth C. Weatherhead , more commonly known as Betsy Weatherhead , is an American climatologist , atmospheric scientist , government official, and professor[citation needed . She was appointed in 2020 by United States president Donald Trump to head the National Climate Assessment (NCA).[ 1]
Biography
Before working for the United States government, Weatherhead worked in the private sector for Jupiter Intelligence. At the University of Colorado and Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences , she studied climate change in the Arctic and climate forecast modeling.[ 2]
Trump's successor Joe Biden removed Weatherhead from the position in April 2021, replacing her with Allison Crimmins .[ 3] [ 4] House of Representatives , two Republicans questioned why the Biden administration removed her from her role overseeing the NCA, alleging that her removal was politically motivated.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
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References
^ "White House taps mainstream climate scientist Betsy Weatherhead to run key report" . The Washington Post . November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2021 .^ Brasch, Sam (November 6, 2020). "Trump Administration Picks Colorado Scientist To Lead Its Next Climate Assessment" . Colorado Public Radio . ^ "Betsy Weatherhead, director of National Climate Assessment, removed by White House" . The Washington Post . April 18, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 .^ Tollefson, Jeff (July 16, 2021). "Influential US climate report moves ahead — under new leadership" . Nature . doi :10.1038/d41586-021-01969-x . ^ "Republicans ask why White House removed climate scientist" . AP News . May 4, 2021.^ Choi, Matthew; Adragna, Anthony (May 4, 2021). "Biofuels want in on the action" . Politico . ^ Lucas, Fred (May 14, 2021). "House GOP seeks answers on Biden White House's ouster of climate official" . Fox News .
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