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Tuesday 02 November 2021 03:50 EDT

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CLIMATE-BIDEN-METHANE — The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide. The plan was being announced as President Joe Biden wraps up a two-day appearance at a United Nations climate summit in Glasgow Scotland Biden pledged during the summit to work with the European Union and other nations to reduce overall methane emissions worldwide by 30% by 2030. By Matthew Daly. SENT: 700 words, photos.

CLIMATE-COP26-BIDEN — Biden tries to whip up climate change-fighting efforts abroad at a time when his own climate legislation at home is again in limbo. By Josh Boak, Ellen Knickmeyer and Zeke Miller. SENT: 800 words, photos. UPCOMING: 900 words after 5:40 a.m. remarks. With CLIMATE-COP26-THE-LATEST. Also see MORE ON COP26 SUMMIT below.

CLIMATE-CHINA — China is the largest contributor to global warming, responsible for around 28% of carbon dioxide emissions that warm the Earth. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Chinese people are already suffering the brunt of climate change. By Christina Larson and Emily Wang Fujiyama. SENT: 1,040 words, photos.

ELECTION 2021 — The first major test of how voters feel about Biden’s presidency is unfolding in Virginia where the governor’s race — which was supposed to be an easy Democratic win — is instead ending in suspense. By Sarah Rankin and Will Weissert. SENT: 820 words, photos. UPCOMING: Updates throughout the day; Virginia polls close at 7 p.m. With ELECTION 2021-WHAT TO WATCH — It may be an odd-numbered year, but the 2021 elections aren’t sleepy, local contests.

ELECTION 2021-VOTING — Elections taking place across the U.S. will be the first to test new voting restrictions in some Republican-controlled states and give elections officials a chance to counter a year’s worth of misinformation about voting security. Officials said demonstrating secure, consistent and fair practices could help reassure those who still have doubts about last year’s presidential election as they begin preparations for next year’s midterms. By Christina A. Cassidy and Anthony Izaguirre. SENT: 580 words, photos.

ETHIOPIA-TIGRAY CRISIS-ABUSES — The findings of the only human rights investigation allowed in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray region are being released Wednesday, a year after war began there. But people with knowledge of the probe say it has been limited by authorities who recently expelled a United Nations staffer helping to lead it. By Cara Anna. SENT: 920 words, photos.

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