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“Transparency is all about letting in and embracing new ideas, new technology and new approaches. No individual, entity or agency, no matter how smart, how old, or how experienced, can afford to stop learning.”

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Gina McCarthy
Gina McCarthy

Gina McCarthy, born in 1954, is an accomplished American environmental policy maker with over 30 years of experience in the field of environmental protection. She served as the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where she was committed to promoting clean energy policies and environmental protection regulations. more

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