Gina McCarthy famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

Critics play a dangerous game when they denounce the science and law EPA has used to defend clean air for more than 40 years. The American people know better.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Air #Years #Law
We need an international solution to the challenge of climate change, there's no question about it. But the real key is, can you actually get that - or get that solution - without the US' involvement? Can you not lead domestically, and expect the rest of the world will take action... the US needs to lead, we need to be out there.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Real #Keys #Challenges
When consumers do not take full advantage of efficiency gains, it is because they are weighing other factors that influence their decision making. When the federal government arbitrarily places one of those factors over others, it makes consumers worse off.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Government #Decision #Gains
The EPA's greenhouse gas regulations, along with a host of other onerous regulations, are unnecessarily driving out conventional fuels as part of America's energy mix. The consequences are higher energy prices for families and a contraction of our nation's economic growth.
-- Gina McCarthy

#America #Growth #Energy
Proponents of efficiency standards argue that they save consumers and businesses money, reduce energy use, and reduce emissions. But families and businesses already understand how energy costs impact their lives and make decisions accordingly.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Impact #Decision #Energy
I definitely challenge people. But hopefully, I am working harder than anybody else, and so people won't resent the fact that I want them to work hard, as well.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Hard Work #People #Challenges
Even if there's controversy, I'm going to make the decision, and people are going to be happy in one instance and unhappy in the next. But that's the job I've been given and the job I'm going to embrace.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Jobs #People #Decision
There is no threshold level of fine particle pollution below which health risk reductions are not achieved by reduced exposure.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Risk #Levels #Pollution
States with tremendous oil and natural gas reserves have the most to gain economically from proper regulation.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Oil #Regulation #Gains
I love disagreements. I love the democratic process. If I'm in a room where everybody agrees, I start to nod off.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Rooms #Process #Democratic
I cannot shy away from controversy. I don't know if it's my Irish blood, but I love it.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Blood #Shy #Controversy
Greenhouse gas pollution, through its contribution to global climate change, presents a significant threat to Americans health and to the environment upon which our economy and security depends.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Climate #Environment #Economy
But I will tell you that I didn't go to Washington to sit around and wait for Congressional action. Never done that before, and don't plan to in the future,
-- Gina McCarthy

#Waiting #Done #Action
Transparency is all about letting in and embracing new ideas, new technology and new approaches. No individual, entity or agency, no matter how smart, how old, or how experienced, can afford to stop learning.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Smart #Technology #Agency
When discussing overall impacts on employment, it is important not to overlook the new technologies and industries that can be driven by pollution control standards.
-- Gina McCarthy

#Technology #Impact #Important

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