Rachel Cleetus
KenyascientistFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rachel Cleetus is a senior policy director at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she focuses on climate and energy policy. She is known for her advocacy on environmental issues, particularly regarding the impacts of pollution and climate change on public health. Cleetus has been vocal in her criticism of policies that undermine environmental protections, emphasizing the importance of scientific research in shaping regulations that ensure clean air and water.
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Rachel Cleetus of the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists hailed Guterres as 'an extraordinary climate champion.'
Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summitKenya· 2026-09-24
Rachel Cleetus criticized the Trump administration's actions as replacing facts with propaganda.
Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’ | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Rachel Cleetus described the move as 'a new low', accusing the Trump administration of sacrificing public wellbeing.
Climate leaders condemn US withdrawal from UN frameworks – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-12
Rachel Cleetus highlighted the urgency of climate action in light of the current administration's stance.
The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball | Cop30United Kingdom· 2025-11-10
Rachel Cleetus criticized President Trump's statements about climate science and clean energy.
‘World is going to hell’: US president rails against UN - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-24
Dr. Rachel Cleetus expressed dismay over Chris Wright's comments regarding the climate crisis.
Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’ | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-08
Dr Rachel Cleetus, a senior policy director for the Climate and Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, criticized the Trump administration's dismissal of the NCA authors.
Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Rachel Cleetus indicates that the current situation is incredibly chaotic and has a detrimental effect on federal scientists' vital work.
Aux Etats-Unis, une « situation incroyablement chaotique » autour des sciences du climat
France· 2025-03-24
Rachel Cleetus called the day of the review announcement a 'horrible day'.
Index - Külföld - Donald Trump tőrt döf a klímavallás szívébe, a pokol eljöveteléről beszélnek a tudósok
Hungary· 2025-03-13
Cleetus called it 'a horrific day' for people suffering from the burden of air and water pollution.
Trump takes an ax to more than a dozen pollution rules in rapid-fire deregulation
United States· 2025-03-13
