EPA’s McCarthy: New Climate Rules Mean ‘Thousands Fewer Premature Deaths’

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EPA's Gina McCarthy: "I want to finish up by reminding you what the clean power plan means moving forward. It means $75 billion in net benefits for the United States in 2030. It means $85 a year in savings on our utility bills in 2030. It means driving innovation and creating new jobs. It means riding and accelerating our transition to a clean energy economy, even faster than it is already happening. It will mean less suffering. We will see thousands fewer premature deaths and missed school and work days.

"In short, it means a brighter future for our kids, in particular, the most vulnerable in our communities that are already susceptible to the challenge of climate change and need leadership to ensure that their public health and their livelihood and their children are protected. As we look ahead, it means showing the world just what is possible when you join the fight. Climate change is a challenge that we can and must conquer together. Now we move to the implantation phase. States are getting ready putting their implementation plans together, and we're here to support them every step of the way."