Rick Spinrad
Rick Spinrad served as the NOAA Administrator until January 2023, and he has criticized the recent layoffs under the Trump administration as misguided and dangerous, warning that they compromise the safety and scientific integrity vital to American society.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,854 | $25,000 | 15$ |
| Totals | 3 | 27,859,418 | 18,325 | $114,800 | 78$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Honduras:
Rick Spinrad is the administrator of NOAA who provided the hurricane forecast during a press conference.
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Guatemala:
Rick Spinrad, former administrator of NOAA, expressed deep concern about the agency's response capacity.
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Monaco:
Former NOAA chief Rick Spinrad expressed alarm about the impact of layoffs on weather forecasts.
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Australia:
Rick Spinrad, former head of the US’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, warned this week about the Trump administration’s massive funding freezes to research.
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Germany:
Rick Spinrad expressed concern over the budget cuts at NOAA, calling it a disturbing development.
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Ukraine:
Former NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad called the elimination of NOAA's research office a 'devastating blow' to the country's ability to protect its citizens.
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United States:
Rick Spinrad is the former NOAA administrator under Biden.
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Iceland:
Rick Spinrad was part of the NOAA executive team and commented on the budget cuts threatening American fisheries.
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United States:
Former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad reported that more than 100 employees cut were in the National Weather Service.
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Canada:
Former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad agreed that the firings will affect safety and the economy.
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