Climate Changed

Climate Science Critic to Follow Bolton in Leaving White House

  • William Happer spearheaded presidential climate review panel
  • Happer recruited to administration by ousted aide John Bolton

William Happer

Photographer: Albin Lohr-Jones/Pool via Bloomberg

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A National Security Council adviser who praised carbon dioxide and spearheaded efforts to create a presidential committee to review climate science is leaving the administration, following the departure of his patron John Bolton.

William Happer, a physicist, is stepping down from his post on Friday, according to the CO2 Coalition, a think tank that touts the benefit of carbon dioxide emissions. Happer formerly led the organization.