McCarthy Urges Critics to Keep Open Mind, Says EPA Seeks Balance in Power Plant Rule

摘要

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said she hopes critics of the agency's forthcoming carbon dioxide emissions limits for existing power plants will "give it a chance" and not prejudge the regulation "out of the gate." McCarthy, speaking about climate change to faith and community leaders at the White House, once again touted outreach efforts by the agency with states and industry groups in preparing the regulation. The EPA chief said the emissions standards for existing power plants would attempt to strike the right balance between ambitious reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and flexibility in meeting the standards that recognizes the differences between energy mixes in states.