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Federal Industrial Lead, Climate & Energy

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Ian Wells focuses on steel and aluminum decarbonization in New York State. Prior to NRDC, Ian worked for BlueGreen Alliance as a policy advisor covering industrial emissions reduction, hydrogen, and offshore wind. He also has experience working in New York State, both as a senior advisor to the president and CEO of Empire State Development, and on a local level promoting equitable economic development initiatives for the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation. Ian graduated from UCLA and Harvard Law School, and served as Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi.

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Industrial Production Fossil Fuels

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