Any first-generation technology will. But we are looking at carbon the same way we look at every pollutant under the Clean Air Act; we look for the new technologies that are available. We recognize that these power plants are going… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
EPA gets to set a standard for new. For the existing, EPA sets guidelines for what we think is appropriate, but then states develop… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
Any first-generation technology will. But we are looking at carbon the same way we look at every pollutant under the Clean Air Act; we… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
I think climate change is probably the most extreme, and it's been going on for years because it's very difficult to talk about a… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
When discussing overall impacts on employment, it is important not to overlook the new technologies and industries that can be driven by pollution control… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
People are not running to build coal facilities because of the price of natural gas, but we do see them being constructed, and there… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
States with tremendous oil and natural gas reserves have the most to gain economically from proper regulation. — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
We are very confident that the data is showing that carbon capture and sequestration is technologically feasible and it's available. It has been successfully… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
Proponents of efficiency standards argue that they save consumers and businesses money, reduce energy use, and reduce emissions. But families and businesses already understand… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
I cannot shy away from controversy. I don't know if it's my Irish blood, but I love it. — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
I don't think any administration, when they come in, thinks that their job is to tell the scientists what the science looks like or… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
I love disagreements. I love the democratic process. If I'm in a room where everybody agrees, I start to nod off. — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
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… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
But just [proposing the standard] puts companies on notice that if you're looking to construct a new natural-gas or coal facility, you really need… — Gina McCarthy Copy Share
