A chief meteorologist at a news agency in Des Moines, Iowa, said he suffered PTSD from death threats he received for his work against global warming, and quit his job.
Chris Groninger posted a “quick goodbye” to KCCI-TV viewers in a Twitter statement on Wednesday.
“I am saying goodbye to television and embarking on a new journey to help solve the climate crisis,” he wrote. statement.
“After experiencing death threats from climate change coverage last year and family health issues, plus consequent PTSD, I have decided to begin this journey *now*,” Groninger claims. bottom.
“I am very proud to have spent my career educating the public about the impacts of climate change,” he added. “I am committed to finding sustainable solutions and driving positive change. We will meet this challenge head-on and shape a more resilient future for generations to come.” let’s go.”
Groninger made a point of using his job to teach viewers about global warming, but admitted that many refused to buy into the idea.
he has posted before screenshot Harassing emails that ended in death threats.
“I’m sick of your liberals [sic] Conspiracy theories about the weather, the climate changes every day, was and always will be your [sic] If you’re just pushing the Biden hoax, go back to where you came from,” one email read.
The man was convicted for an email referring to a California man charged with attempted murder against a conservative Supreme Court justice.
“What’s the address, we conservative Iowans want the kind of unforgettable Iowan welcome that Ribbard gave to Judge Kavanaugh!!!!!!!” E-mail Please read.
A Lenox, Iowa man later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of harassment over emails sent to Mr. Groninger and was fined $105 by Polk County Iowa District Court.
Groninger said he plans to join the consulting organization Woods Hole Group as chief scientist on global warming.
Here is a video of Groninger getting approval from KCCI:
KCCI Chief Meteorologist Chris Groninger Leaves Storm Team 8www.youtube.com
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