Governor Mara Lezama attended as a guest at the XV congress of the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM), where Claudia Sheinbaum, National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Fourth Transformation, was also present. During the event in Mexico City, the governor of Quintana Roo reiterated her full support and collaboration with Claudia Sheinbaum, whom she accompanied on the dais along with other authorities and the leader of Morena, Mario Delgado. The CATEM congress is a space for dialogue with union representatives to improve the working conditions of workers, especially those from Quintana Roo. This union, which emerged 15 years ago, has around 7 million members in 1,192 labor organizations across various sectors. "Thank you, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, for dedicating part of your agenda. First, you governed my homeland, of which I am a proud Tlalpense, then you governed this city where we are now, and soon you will see what will happen, a first-rate woman, thank you very much, dear friend," said Pedro Haces, union leader. Sheinbaum responded with the formal announcement of a coalition with that labor union. "Next Monday, we will begin the formal process of pre-campaigning for the Presidency of the Republic, and I...

House Republicans are blasting Wall Street firms over climate-minded investing, the latest flare in the party’s criticism over environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. House Judiciary Committee Republicans on Tuesday released a report accusing leading investment firms of “colluding” with climate groups. Specifically, they accused major asset managers BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard of being...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said average U.S. consumers who rely on electricity will see expenditures rise 4%.

A crushing "spiral of silence" keeps Americans from discussing the threat of climate change, a new study has found. The findings, published on Thursday in PLOS Climate, highlight a dynamic that cuts to the heart of the country’s failure to take significant action to slow climate change. “When we don't hear an opinion, or we don't hear our thoughts out there,...

As the Trump administration takes steps to discourage the incorporation of fluoride in drinking water, experts warn the moves may have serious consequences for Americans’ health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday announced it would “expeditiously review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water.” The move came after a...

The House on Thursday passed a bill that aims to speed up infrastructure and energy projects — with a new anti-wind amendment in order to get GOP hard-liners on board. The vote was 221-196. The SPEED Act aims to bolster infrastructure projects by decreasing the amount of scrutiny their environmental impacts face. It would create...

Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test. Democrats are lambasting the White House for high power bills, while President Trump and his allies tout low prices at the pump. “Energy — gasoline — we're now at about $2.50 a gallon....

A Yale University poll from earlier this month says most Americans see climate change as playing a role in hurting prices and the cost of living. Pollsters found that 65 percent of respondents believe climate change is contributing to rising costs at least "a little." This includes 88 percent of liberal Democrats and 77 percent...