Jon Goldstein
Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs
Work
Background
Prior to joining EDF, Jon served as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and Deputy Secretary of the state’s Environment Department where he both strengthened regulation of the oil and gas industry and promoted the deployment of renewable sources of energy. He served on the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority, Finance Authority and Water Trust Board and was elected chair of the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission and Mining Commission. He was also appointed by Governor Bill Richardson as New Mexico’s state liaison with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Jon’s journalism and communications experience includes posts as Governor Richardson’s Deputy Communications Director and Communications Director of the New Mexico Environment Department as well as work as a reporter and editor with the Baltimore Sun online and Time Magazine in New York.
Education: Jon received a Masters in Public Policy and a certificate in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs where he was also honored with the MPP Award for academic achievement and commitment to public service. He is also a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT with honors in History.
Publications
“How to build a better sepulcher: Lessons from New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 67 (5) 77-88, 2011
Latest pieces
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New study finds flaring source of five times more pollution than previously thought
September 30, 2022
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INTERACTIVE MAP: Who is impacted most by overlooked pollution from America’s small oil and gas wells
July 19, 2022
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As nations sign on to end routine flaring, Biden admin must act
July 15, 2022
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Lessons from New Mexico and Colorado’s leading methane rules
May 5, 2022
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Overwhelming public support paves way for stronger oil and gas pollution rules in New Mexico
October 8, 2021
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3 things to watch as New Mexico begins hearing on new oil and gas air pollution rules
September 20, 2021
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How combining a just economic transition and strong climate action equals a safer, healthier and more equitable New Mexico
February 10, 2021
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New Mexico election results and state report point to strong path forward on climate
November 12, 2020
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New Mexico’s opportunity to deliver on its bold climate goals
October 14, 2020
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Amid federal rollbacks, new study shows stronger methane rules make economic sense for New Mexico
October 8, 2020