Jane Lubchenco Could Give NOAA Prominent Role in Addressing Climate Change. By Jonathan Hiskes, Grist, February 6, 2009. "If and when marine biologist Jane Lubchenco is confirmed as the next administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), she'll find herself leading an organization with a huge jurisdiction -- the oceans and atmosphere -- but with limited power to take action... Of the six agencies that make up NOAA, five are decidedly research-focused (the National Marine Fisheries Service also has an enforcement arm). But Lubchenco is a different breed of scientist, one as comfortable testifying to Congress as she is conducting research in the field. For years she's been a clear-voiced advocate for marine protection and for addressing the impact of carbon emissions on ocean ecosystems. She helped found the COMPASS program, an effort to help scientists better communicate their messages to the media, politicians, and the public. Her leadership, coupled with President Obama's much-heralded 'return of science' to the executive branch, could give NOAA a newly prominent role in the work to address climate change."
2009-02-10
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