Tag #Science Integrity

What are the immediate implications of reappointing Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator given the findings of the "Sharpie-gate" investigation?

Neil Jacobs, former acting NOAA administrator, has been reappointed by President Trump despite criticism over the "Sharpie-gate" incident. A Department of Commerce inspector general's report concluded that NOAA's statement supporting Trump's inaccurate claim about Hurricane Dorian's path was politically motivated and violated scientific integrity policies. Jacobs himself felt pressured to issue the statement.