POLITICS
Mattis, free of Trump, spreads a pro-climate message
Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis is warning the public about the national security risks of climate change and chastising political leaders for not addressing the issue.
Scott Waldman
Reporter
Before science reporter Scott Waldman joined Climatewire in 2016, he covered state energy policy at Politico New York and has worked for the Albany Times Union, Erie Times-News and The Baltimore Sun. His work also has appeared in Scientific American. He won an Associated Press award for his reporting on the Iraq War in 2006. Scott holds a master's degree in journalism from Syracuse University and a bachelor's degree from Earlham College.
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WHITE HOUSE
Death of climate panel prompted Happer resignation
When William Happer realized this summer that his plan to question climate science had been shut down by the White House, he knew he'd stick to his promise: to serve exactly one year in the Trump administration and then leave.
WHITE HOUSE
Adviser who applauded rise in CO2 to leave administration
A chief critic of climate science in the White House is leaving the administration after failing to convince the president to review mainstream research on global warming.
NOAA
Agency known for avoiding politics is consumed by it
President Trump has often been criticized for politicizing climate change; now his administration is accused of doing the same for weather.
CAMPAIGN 2020
Can Democrats ban fracking and win Pa.?
The 2020 election will likely come down to just a few states, including one that boasts a robust hydraulic fracturing industry. That creates a challenge in Pennsylvania for Democrats who want to ban fracking.