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Biden appoints new U.S. Arctic research, leadership officials in science-based approach

New appointments to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission and the Arctic Executive Steering Committee signal a science-based approach to the Arctic.

By Melody Schreiber September 24, 2021
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The White House on Friday announced several key new Arctic appointments, including five new research commissioners and two new leaders of a revived leadership committee.

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