We recognize that the government can't do it alone. There are $743 billion worth of needs in this country.
Michael Regan
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Michael Stanley Regan is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality since January 2020. In this role, he has focused on issues related to environmental justice and public health, advocating for policies that address lead exposure and promote sustainable practices. Regan has emphasized the importance of research and innovation in environmental protection, aiming to safeguard the health of North Carolinians and their environment.
Together, we will help ensure that EPA can meet the interconnected health and environmental crisis we face.
I think that 20 percent of the world's surface freshwater resides there. We really need to protect the ecological integrity.
So many of our local communities are struggling in this area, because we have not invested in our water infrastructure in such a long time.
The Federal Government can indeed learn from States, and that is what we plan to continue to do.
I don't believe we can make these decisions sitting behind a desk. We need to get out and visit and see things firsthand.
It was such a pervasive issue in terms of health and human impact, but the economic impact that was caused by the uncertainty in drinking water was tremendous in the State as well.
I believe that education and outreach is a significant way we can provide technical assistance and resources to our State and local partners to tackle this challenge.
To address complex challenges, you must first be able to see them from all sides. You must be willing to put yourself in other people's shoes.
It is my understanding that we have to take a look at what was the plans for the Clean Power Plan.
We do need, or will need, additional resources if we are to commit to solving environmental injustice and equity issues.
I don't think it is a good idea to kill jobs. I think it is a good idea to ensure that we are transitioning the economy toward where we know the jobs will be.
PFAS, PFOA, perfluorinated compounds, will be a top priority for this Administration.
I think if you are the captain of a ship that has sustained some serious damage, you can't just look forward.
The justice system in this country is failing in a number of areas, including in the environmental justice arena.





