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Texas: No debate on climate policy despite heat wave

All quiet on the Southwestern front: The US state of Texas experiences deadly heat waves, but rejects a public debate on the climate crisis. The government supports fossil fuels and renewables and only responds late to disasters. Climate change adaptation mainly happens in big cities.

By Redaktion Table

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Largest emitter: China lags behind on methane strategy

China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.

By Nico Beckert

March 13, 2019 - EUM20190313NAC04.J G.CIUDAD DE MEXIC, resident/ residente-Conferencia.- El residente de la Re ublica Mexicana, Andres Manuel Lo ez Obrador, durante su conferencia de rensa matutina este miercoles 13 de marzo de 2019 en la que, entre otros temas, abordo la construccion de la refineria de Dos Bocas, Tabasco, y la consulta ara enjuiciar a ex residentes. Foto: Agencia EL UNIVERSAL/Berenice Fregoso/AFBV. *** March 13 2019 EUM20190313NAC04 J G MEXIC CITY resident resident Conference The resident of the Mexican Republic Andres Manuel Lo ez Obrador during his morning press conference on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in which among other issues addressed the construction of the Dos Bocas Tabasco refinery and the consultation to prosecute former residents Photo Agency EL UNIVERSAL Berenice Fregoso AFBV PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAu78_ 20190313_zaf_u78_009 Copyright: xPx

Mexico: Less climate policy, more oil and gas

Another grueling heatwave is rolling over Mexico. Yet the government is investing billions in fossil fuels. Climate plans are non-transparent and lack ambition, renewables are being slowed down. Pressure for more green energy is coming from the US and Canada.

By Redaktion Table