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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,199 | $21,000,000 | 4,707$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,382 | $155,000 | 62$ |
| Germany | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,856 | $3,845,000 | 1,967$ |
| Totals | 3 | 458,520,355 | 134,437 | $25,000,000 | 6,736$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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United Kingdom:
Rick Spinrad, who served as Noaa administrator until January, described the cuts as 'misguided and ill-informed'.
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