The memo led to strong PERSON@1 administration lobbying , evidently at the behest of ORGANIZATION@1 , to oust PERSON@2 , a climate scientist , from the ORGANIZATION@2 chairmanship , and to have him replaced by PERSON@3 , who was seen at the time as more mild-mannered and industry-friendly .

The PERSON@1 administration , at the request of ORGANIZATION@1 , wanted rid of PERSON@2 , a climate scientist and ORGANIZATION@2 chairperson , and to have him replaced by PERSON@3 , who was seen at the time as more friendly to industry .
