Governor Lujan Grisham Concludes Time at U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Gov. Lujan Grisham concluded a successful itinerary at COP27, representing New Mexico on the world stage alongside international climate leaders.

The governor participated in discussions with U.S. leadership including White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

“We’re never done learning from the state of New Mexico,” National Climate Advisor Zaidi said during a panel discussion, in reference to the recently proposed Environmental Protection Agency methane rules. The agency heavily modeled its rule after New Mexico’s nationally leading oil and gas regulations. He also highlighted New Mexico’s contributions to nationwide efforts to cap abandoned oil and gas wells.

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