Matthew Wielicki, who lacks formal training in climate science, […]

In his new position, Wielicki will lead the National Climate Assessment, […]

Wielicki is a climate science denier who frequently criticizes established climate science online, […]

In 2023, Wielicki said people who believe in climate science are “being sold snake oil”.

[…] and argued that it is not carbon dioxide, but increasing solar radiation, that has caused atmospheric warming.

Reached for comment, a White House spokesperson said officials were “committed to using the best scientific information to inform public policy”.

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