SATURDAY IN DUBAI: At COP28, EPA Administrator Regan, White House National Climate Advisor Zaidi to Announce Biden-Harris Administration’s Latest Actions to Reduce Methane Emissions

White House, EPA to be joined by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp to discuss final rule that will prevent pollution, boost innovation, and advance cutting-edge technologies

Contact: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov)

WASHINGTON (December 1, 2023) – Tomorrow, December 2 at 12:00 PM local time in Dubai, UAE / 3:00 AM eastern time, the White House and EPA will host an ON THE RECORD press conference on the Biden-Harris Administration’s climate leadership at COP28, including the United States’ latest actions to protect communities from methane pollution, advance industry innovation, and create good-paying jobs. Featured speakers will include EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, President Biden’s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp.

Officials will be available for questions following remarks.

Who:

• EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan
• White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi
• New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
• Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp

What:
On-the-record press conference announcing EPA’s final standards for methane emissions from the oil and natural gas.

Where:
UNFCCC Press Conference Room 1, Zone B8, Blue Zone, COP28 in Dubai, UAE

When:
Tomorrow, Saturday, December 2 at 12:00 PM local time in Dubai, UAE / 3:00 AM eastern time.

RSVP: Media who wish to participate in person should RSVP to Tim Carroll at carroll.timothy@epa.gov no later than 9:00 AM local time in Dubai on December 2. 

Livestream:   You can access the livestream of the press conference here.