Gina McCarthy

C-CHANGE group photo

Former EPA chief Gina McCarthy launches Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment at Harvard

Climate Change

Focusing on climate change’s public health impacts can make the world a healthier place, protect our children’s lives, build a stronger economy and help to create a more sustainable and just future, McCarthy believes.

Obama’s climate plan targets coal, but it will face challenges

Environment

New EPA head faces challenges from Congress, industry

Environment

Federal report shows EPA regulations produce more economic benefits than costs

Environment

Obama still trying to get green team in place

Global Politics

New Obama Appointees for E.P.A., Energy, and OMB

President Obama has announced three new cabinet appointments for departments under serious scrutiny. For energy secretary, the president has nominated MIT professor Ernest Moniz. President Obama chose Gina McCarthy as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, and the president also hopes to have Sylvia Mathews Burwell lead the Office of Management and Budget. All three […]