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Opec powerhouse Saudi Arabia will target net zero emissions by 2060, the kingdom’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, announced at a conference in Riyadh over the weekend.

Six things the Guardian is doing to confront the climate emergency

In 2019, the Guardian made a pledge in service of the planet. We declared that the escalating climate crisis was the defining issue of our lifetime, and that quality, trustworthy reporting on the environment was a vital tool to confront it. We promised to provide journalism that showed leadership, urgency, authority and give the climate emergency the sustained attention and prominence it demanded.

Two years later, we are updating our readers and supporters on our work – journalism that puts pressure on the decision-makers who hold our fate in their hands, and institutional commitments designed to ensure that we practice what we preach.

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Study finds species stay longer in European breeding grounds and spend less time in Africa

Migratory birds including the willow warbler, the garden warbler and the nightingale may eventually stop flying south for the winter as they spend longer in their European breeding grounds.

Analysis of more than 50 years of bird records from the Gambia and Gibraltar has found that some migratory species that cross the Sahara are spending between 50 and 60 fewer days on average in Africa each winter.

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China on Sunday published its long-awaited “1+N” climate policy blueprint without offering any changes from previous documents, though analysts expect more detailed action plans to emerge ahead of COP26.

Woodside opts to base massive Western Australia "clean" hydrogen plans on gas, using offsets and CCS technologies to market it as net-zero emissions.

The post Woodside unveils $1bn “clean” hydrogen plan based on gas, CCS and offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar meets more than 100 per cent of South Australia state demand again. Rooftop solar alone may also reach that benchmark anytime soon.

The post Solar meets more than 100 per cent of local demand in South Australia again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW start-up aims to establish a foothold in the massive global battery supply chain with its Australian made, low-carbon lithium processing technology.

The post Australian low-carbon lithium processing tech aims for “sustainable” battery market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scott Morrison spends nearly $13 million promoting uptake of renewables in Australia, mostly through policies his government tried to destroy.

The post “Scotty from Marketing” splurges $12.9m advertising climate policies appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There are no excuses – Scott Morrison must also take a revised 2030 target to Glasgow.

The post Net-zero target is win to savour, but must be matched by greater ambition for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Four big spinning machines installed in South Australia, paving way for more wind and solar in the grid, and another step towards 100 pct renewables.

The post Wind and solar limits relaxed after four big spinning machines installed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Taylor to reject Senate order to release the government's modelling of a zero net emissions target for 2050, claiming 'public interest immunity'.

The post Taylor refuses Senate order to release net zero modelling, says not in public interest appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria Big Battery sets new benchmark - believed to be a world record - for charging and discharging as it ramps up testing.

The post Tesla Megapacks set new charge and discharge records at Victoria Big Battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Carbon project developer Climate Friendly is looking for a lawyer to provide advice as part of in-house legal team on fast moving legal issues.

Electricity should be a main focus, but big improvements are also needed in transport, industry, agriculture and buildings. Anna Skarbek, CEO at ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University Anna Malos, Australia - Country Lead, ClimateWorks Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is poised to announce Australia will adopt a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But it’s too little, too late. Lesley Hughes, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University Will Steffen, Emeritus Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity?

From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island.