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May 25, 2021
The state of New Mexico has emerged in recent years as a leader in policies aimed at reducing emissions amid the climate crisis, but at the same time it has seen an increase in oil and gas production in the southern part of the state and faces challenges with inequitable access to electricity.
According to a report released this month by the International Energy Agency, the reliance on oil and gas for state revenue and the need for increased access to electricity must be addressed to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
The Net Zero by 2050 report looked at steps that could be taken globally to reduce the emissions.