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Climate talks scrape through tough test in Poland
The Paris ‘rulebook’ advanced enough to get it signed off, but no one left Poland entirely happy
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Meat consumption threatens international climate commitments
Rising demand from emerging markets puts pressure on South American forests, emissions targets
Caption: A coal mine in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state (image: Vinicius Fontana)
Brazil’s biggest coal-producing state eyes Chinese investment
Rio Grande do Sul coal project creates jobs but conflicts with Chinese domestic plans and CO2 cuts
Caption: Patricia Espinosa, of Mexico, is the UNFCCC’s executive secretary (image: UN Climate Change)
Why it’s important to host 2019 climate talks in Latin America
Several Latin American countries are competing to host the 2019 UN climate talks
Caption: Presidents Macri and Xi (image:Casa Rosada)
With new allies, Argentina reassesses its relationship with China
Macri and Xi agree new action plan but accession to Belt and Road and key nuclear projects stall
Caption: New Mexican president AMLO takes office amid high expectations of change (image: Eneas de Troya)
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Can Mexico become a leader in alternative energies?
As new president AMLO takes office, he could learn from China about renewables and efficiency
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Fossil fuels distance Argentina from G20 goals
Coal, oil and gas subsidies persist in world’s 20 largest economies despite longstanding pledge
Caption: Mauricio Macri, president of G20 host Argentina, meets Angela Merkel, Chancellor of former host Germany (image: G20 Argentina)
G20 must boost action on climate change
New report argues for a clean break from fossil fuels as countries prepare for Argentina summit
Caption: A pro-Bolsonaro rally in São Paulo (image: Mídia Ninja)
Brazil at a climate crossroads
South American country looks set to host 2019 talks as climate sceptic leads presidential race
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The race to develop the next generation battery
A revolution in electric vehicles is spurring a new wave of chemistries