White House Climate Official Sanctioned By Key Science Body

The National Academy of Sciences, which is a key science body, has sanctioned a White House climate official, Jane Lubchenco, who serves as the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's deputy director for climate and the environment.

In order to reprimand Jane Lubchenco for breaking its code of conduct prior to joining the administration, the National Academy of Sciences has banned her from participation in NAS publications and activities for five years.

The decision is a...

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