Release Date: 04/09/2015 Contact Information: Enesta Jones, jones.enesta@epa.gov, 202-564-7873, 202-564-4355

WASHINGTON – On Friday, April 10, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will give the headline interview on the economic need for acting on climate change at The New Republic’s conference, "The Next Frontier of Climate Change: State and Local Action in Chicago." Administrator McCarthy will speak about the cost of inaction and how we can turn climate challenges into opportunities to modernize our power sector, lay the foundation for a low-carbon economy, and fuel growth for decades to come. A world-leading economy depends on a healthy environment and a safe climate, which is why EPA is working to implement President Obama's Climate Action Plan to build more resilient communities and curb the carbon pollution fueling climate change. This event will be live streamed by The New Republic here.

WHAT: Administrator McCarthy headline interview with The New Republic contributor Jeff Ball WHEN: Friday, April 10, at 9:40 a.m. CST WHERE: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Harper Center, Room 104 5807 South Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, lll. 60637

To RSVP, please contact Meredith Portnoy at mportnoy@tnr.com.