White House creates new climate-focused division within Office of Science and Technology Policy
CNN
The White House has tapped Stanford professor Sally Benson to lead a new climate division in OSTP, a White House official confirmed to CNN.
Benson will serve as deputy director for energy and chief strategist for the energy transition at OSTP.
The Washington Post first reported the announcement, which is scheduled for Wednesday.
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