Scott Waldman

1 month ago | politico.com | Daniel Cusick |Chelsea Harvey |Scott Waldman

The Trump administration wants to effectively break up NOAA and end its climate work by abolishing its primary research office and forcing the agency to help boost U.S. fossil fuel production, budget documents show. The move, outlined in a memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget, carries forward President Donald Trump’s broader goals of slashing federal spending, gutting climate research and unleashing U.S. energy production.

2 months ago | politico.com | Scott Waldman

The drop came on the heels of declining Tesla sales in Europe, surging U.S. sales by rival EV-makers, and widespread protests among liberals because of the work that Musk has done for President Donald Trump and his agenda. On Wednesday, Wall Street analysts largely blamed Musk’s role with the Trump administration for Tesla’s newest troubles, even as the company attributed the decline to production issues with its popular Model Y.

2 months ago | climatedepot.com | Marc Morano |Scott Waldman |Zack Colman

Meet the scientists Trump could tap to undermine climate regulationsBy Scott Waldman, Zack ColmanExcerpt: Some downplay the threat of global warming. Others question the efficacy of climate policy. All could be of interest to the new administration. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has made it his mission to destroy what he calls the “holy grail” of U.S. climate policy. But President Donald Trump’s EPA chief can’t do it alone.

Mar 3, 2025 | scientificamerican.com | Scott Waldman

CLIMATEWIRE | A former Trump official who alarmed scientists years ago when he attempted to meddle with a congressionally mandated climate report has returned to the White House in a role that's expected to heavily influence the next version of the assessment. Stuart Levenbach was tapped last month by administration officials to serve as associate director for natural resources, energy, science, and water in the Office of Management and Budget.

Feb 28, 2025 | timesunion.com | Scott Waldman

ALBANY — Seven University at Albany students forced pledges to lie face down in a basement filled with water and then beat them with rubber hoses and paddles while demanding they beg "for mercy," police said. The students who poured water over the heads of the prone pledges now face charges of hazing, a violation, and the possibility of discipline from the university, authorities said.