WASHINGTON, DC, March 20, 2024 – Gina McCarthy, Managing Co-Chair of America Is All In and former White House national climate advisor and EPA Administrator, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) clean car rule, which will cumulatively reduce carbon emissions by approximately 7.2 billion metric tons – equivalent to four times the emissions from the entire transportation sector in 2021 – between 2027 and 2055.

Statement from Gina McCarthy, Managing Co-Chair of America Is All In and former White House national climate advisor:

“EPA has taken a big step to ratchet down pollution from fossil fuel vehicles and protect public health that will boost U.S. manufacturing, expand new battery production, and integrate more EVs into the market. The agency is sending a clear signal to the auto industry about the need to accelerate the clean-up of the largest carbon-emitting sector in our economy."

Transportation is the highest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the United States. Curbing emissions from fossil fuel-powered vehicles quickly while equitably transitioning to electric vehicles will be critical to achieving our climate goals, and will translate into cost-savings for people across the country. These standards in conjunction with the EV tax credits available as part of the Inflation Reduction Act will amp up EV production, lower consumer costs, and help families across the country take up reliable, affordable, clean EVs. 

Driving climate progress forward and improving health outcomes requires an all-of-society approach that includes federal policies that can meet the moment in ambition and scale. Research from the All In Pathway to 2030 report finds that an all-of-society climate strategy can help cut emissions by 52% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. 

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About America Is All In
America Is All In is the most expansive coalition of leaders ever assembled in support of climate action in the United States. Mobilizing thousands of U.S. cities, states, tribal nations, businesses, schools, and faith, health, and cultural institutions, the coalition is focused on pushing and partnering with the federal government to develop an ambitious, all-in national climate strategy that meets the urgency of the climate crisis; scaling climate action around the country to accelerate the transition to a 100 percent clean energy economy; and promoting the leadership of non-federal actors on the world stage.

Led by the U.N. Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson, and former White House National Climate Advisor and and 13th U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy, America Is All In, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is driving a nationwide movement to cut U.S. emissions in half or more by 2030 from 2005 levels and reach net zero emissions by 2050, while guarding against the impacts of climate disruption.

Alongside whole-of-government action on climate, America Is All In champions a whole-of-society mobilization to deliver the transformational change that science demands, with the goal of a healthy, prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future. To learn more or get involved, visit www.americaisallin.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Bloomberg Philanthropies
Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2023, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, and X.

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