NOAA taps Ryan Maue for chief scientist position

[KoalaBeer]

Not sure if this is the right spot for this thread so mods please move if this belongs in a different subforum.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/21/noaa-chief-scientist-maue/

https://earther.gizmodo.com/noaa-taps-new-chief-scientist-who-downplays-climate-cha-1845133738

It's definitely an interesting choice. I certainly don't agree with many of his thoughts on climate change but he also seems to have moderated his views on climate denial as well. I can think of a  ton of better choices then him, but I can also think of some that are a hell of a lot worse. Would sharpie gate have ever happened if Maue was at the helm?

Thoughts? 

[skierinvermont]

8 hours ago, KoalaBeer said:

Not sure if this is the right spot for this thread so mods please move if this belongs in a different subforum.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/21/noaa-chief-scientist-maue/

https://earther.gizmodo.com/noaa-taps-new-chief-scientist-who-downplays-climate-cha-1845133738

It's definitely an interesting choice. I certainly don't agree with many of his thoughts on climate change but he also seems to have moderated his views on climate denial as well. I can think of a  ton of better choices then him, but I can also think of some that are a hell of a lot worse. Would sharpie gate have ever happened if Maue was at the helm?

Thoughts? 

I haven't followed him in years, but what I used to read from him was unscientific unprofessional drivel. Has he really changed that much?

[donsutherland1]

9 hours ago, KoalaBeer said:

Not sure if this is the right spot for this thread so mods please move if this belongs in a different subforum.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/09/21/noaa-chief-scientist-maue/

https://earther.gizmodo.com/noaa-taps-new-chief-scientist-who-downplays-climate-cha-1845133738

It's definitely an interesting choice. I certainly don't agree with many of his thoughts on climate change but he also seems to have moderated his views on climate denial as well. I can think of a  ton of better choices then him, but I can also think of some that are a hell of a lot worse. Would sharpie gate have ever happened if Maue was at the helm?

Thoughts? 

My principal concern is that he will be working under the unqualified David Legates who is a well-known denier of climate change. That will increase risks that the NOAA could be diverted from its scientific work onto anti-scientific political paths. In turn, such a development could undercut the NOAA's credibility, which would be damaging for public safety, etc.