Scott Waldman, E&E NewsOriginally published by E&E NewsThe Trump administration's pick to become the new chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a meteorologist who frequently criticizes "climate alarmists," according to media reports and a source with knowledge of the appointment.Ryan Maue acknowledges that humans contribute to climate change, but he is a frequent critic of those who push for more aggressive climate policy.Maue has a robust Twitter following where he posts colorful weather maps from his company—and the occasional partisan attack.
Targets include climate scientists and activists with whom he disagrees.Maue's appointment, which does not require Senate confirmation, was first reported.