Lutnick Promises to Protect NOAA Against Extreme Right-Wing Dismantling Efforts

In a victory for science and environmental oversight, President Trump's nominee for the Commerce Department, Lutnick, stated in a Senate confirmation hearing that he has no intention of succumbing to radical conservative pressures to dismantle NOAA. Amid growing concerns about climate change denial within the current administration, Lutnick's commitment offers a beacon of hope for continued federal support of climate, oceans, and weather research. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) praised the stance, emphasizing the critical importance of NOAA's work in combating climate change and safeguarding natural resources.