CARB Executive Officer rips U.S. EPA on proposal to reverse decades of proven climate science

SACRAMENTO — Dr. Steven Cliff, Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board, testified today before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in opposition to the agency’s proposal to reject its 2009 endangerment finding, which has helped guide the United States to global leadership in addressing harmful greenhouse gas pollution. Below is the text:I am Dr. Steven Cliff, the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board. This plan is a key tool for shaping California’s air quality and climate. It also supports policies that can adapt to changing environmental and economic conditions while pursuing the state’s long-term goals. While focused on California, CARB’s research provides valuable insights for other regions confronting similar challenges.