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Claire O’Neill, an ex-minister, had been due to preside over the UN climate meeting in Glasgow.

We want your help documenting the situation as record temperatures bring early signs of spring across Europe

With warmer winters and seasonal changes we would like to know about any early signs of spring you have spotted near you.

From joy at seeing beautiful scenes to concern about what it means for the environment, you can see what Guardian readers told us last year.

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Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.

Australian Resources Minister Matt Canavan resigned on Monday evening, declaring he would back MP Barnaby Joyce’s challenge to lead the National party - the junior Coalition partner - because he would be a more staunch defender of the coal industry.

China’s eight pilot emissions trading markets will remain shut for at least another week as governments have prolonged the national Lunar New Year holiday until Feb. 10 as they fight an uphill battle to control the spread of the coronavirus.

New rules do not contain same level of safeguards as under common agricultural policy

Britain’s hedgehogs could be at greater risk after Brexit because hedges may no longer be protected by agriculture regulations, a report says.

Under EU law, hedgerows cannot be cut during the bird nesting season and two-metre wild “buffer” strips cannot be doused with pesticides or ploughed up. This is designed to protect hedgerow habitats that provide refuge for 80% of woodland birds and 50% of all mammals.

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Clive Palmer spent almost $90 million to re-elect the Morrison government as the fossil fuel industry split its donations between the major parties.

The post Dirty Politics: Palmer spent $89m on election, fossil fuel lobbies back LNP and Labor appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Digital energy trading Renewable Energy Hub aims to drive project finance and investment in renewables and “firming technologies” like battery storage.

The post New trading platform aims to unlock investment in renewables, big batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mercedes-Benz all-electric EQC claims top Australian car award ahead of Tesla Model 3 for "normalcy in the face of futuristic technology".

The post Mercedes Benz electric car chosen above Model 3 for top Australia car award appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Battery metals could be for Australia in the 21st century, what oil and gas was to Norway in the 20th.

The post Tesla’s “crazy” battery targets, environmental risk and Australia’s mine of opportunity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Slump in renewables investment could cut short electricity price declines – and potentially send them back in the opposite direction – under current federal policy settings.

The post Coalition energy policy void could reverse wind and solar price gains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Richard Di Natale resigns after five years as leader of the Australian Greens as Bandt indicates leadership ambitions.

The post Richard Di Natale resigns as leader of Australian Greens, Bandt to contest leadership appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison's refusal to act on climate may not just be due to the denialists and the fossil fuel lobby that surround him, it's also guided by the "prosperity doctrine" of his pentecostal church.

The post Morrison’s refusal to move on climate, and the “prosperity doctrine” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Port of Newcastle has offset carbon emissions from all corporate flights as part of efforts to reduce its impact on the environment and create a more sustainable port.

The post Port of Newcastle partners with Greenfleet to offset carbon emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victorian environment minister ‘appalled’ by allegations and her department is investigating

An investigation is under way into the alleged killing and starvation of koalas in south-west Victoria after several animals were put into veterinary care on Friday.

The environmental group Friends of the Earth said a koala “massacre” had occurred during the logging of a bluegum plantation near Cape Bridgewater.

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Experienced energy industry executive Rod Duke is the new chief of publicly-owned Energy Queensland, parent company of Energex and Ergon.

The post New CEO appointed for Energy Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Multimillionaire computer games veteran Richard Garriott is also a pioneer of space tourism.

Serbia has been named as the country with the highest rate of pollution-related deaths in Europe.

Dr Ben Burville spent 17 years trying to become the first person to record them making the noise.

Campaigners are increasingly concerned country lacks clear strategy for Glasgow summit

Developing countries and climate campaigners are growing increasingly concerned that the UK lacks a clear strategy for hosting vital UN talks on the climate crisis, amid fears of a conflict of interest in government between seeking post-Brexit trade deals and a global climate settlement.

Boris Johnson will lead prominent British figures from climate science, business and economics to launch the UK’s strategy for the conference, known as COP26, on Tuesday. The talks, to take place in Glasgow this November, are widely seen as the last realistic chance for countries to pledge the stiff cuts needed in greenhouse gases to stave off climate breakdown.

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