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 planetary issue like climate change and to get people who live within four-year electoral cycles to actually pay attention to something that you predict is happening way in the future.
Gina McCarthyI cannot shy away from controversy. I don't know if it's my Irish blood, but I love it.
Gina McCarthyI don't think any administration, when they come in, thinks that their job is to tell the scientists what the science looks like or to be quiet about the science. Scientists need to remain true and not allow science to be politicized. Scientists are not politicians, and no politician should consider themselves to be a scientist.
Gina McCarthyStates with tremendous oil and natural gas reserves have the most to gain economically from proper regulation.
Gina McCarthyI think that one of our most difficult international challenges is clearly climate change and making sure that the Paris agreement goes forward. While I think the international community understands that President Trump is not taking the same position as President Obama.
Gina McCarthy