Mexico elects climate scientist Claudia Sheinbaum as president. How will she lead?

Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a left-of-center climate scientist with a doctorate in energy engineering and a background in politics.

Somini Sengupta reports for The New York Times.

In short:

Claudia Sheinbaum, former mayor of Mexico City, is known for her environmental initiatives, such as electrifying public transport and installing solar arrays.
Despite her commitment to renewable energy, Sheinbaum supports maintaining oil production and state control of Pemex, Mexico’s indebted national oil company.
She faces significant challenges, including balancing environmental goals with economic demands and addressing issues of poverty, migration, and crime.

Key quote:

"Claudia is an environmental scientist and unlike her mentor, AMLO, believes in decarbonization and in boosting renewables."

— Shannon O’Neil, Mexico specialist at the Council on Foreign Relations

Why this matters:

Mexico's election of a climate scientist as president highlights a potential shift toward more sustainable energy policies.

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