Mexico’s new president is a climate scientist who earned a reputation for meticulous attention to detail when she advanced rooftop solar, transit, and bicycle infrastructure as mayor of Mexico City. Now, Claudia Sheinbaum’s pronouncements on the presidential campaign trail suggest a “Frankenstein” energy strategy that promotes gas power plants alongside solar and sustains the influence of state oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), while boosting private investment in renewable energy.
Climate Scientist Sheinbaum Wins Mexico Election, Pledges More Renewables and Gas
