Biden taps oceanographer to lead climate agency weakened by Trump

Rick Spinrad to head National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which has key role in protecting environment

Joe Biden has tapped Rick Spinrad to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency at the vanguard of climate, weather and ocean science for the United States.

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