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Analysts are warning about signs of democratic backsliding in Mexico, with a recent commentary describing the situation as a red flag for the country's institutions. The piece adds to ongoing concern over the health of Mexico's democracy and the direction of its political system.

A new study gives US utilities a failing grade for climate action, with the utilities examined scoring just 7 out of 100. Researchers found coal retirements are slowing, plans for new gas capacity are rising, and utilities' climate commitments are backsliding overall. The findings suggest the US power sector is moving away from, rather than toward, its emissions-reduction targets.