Saudi Arabia and Russia Go on the Offense at Climate Talks
- World’s largest oil producers have pledged net-zero emissions
- New tactics reflect desire to secure long-term future for oil
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After Saudi Arabia announced it planned to reach net-zero emissions by 2060, the instant reaction for many was incredulity and bemusement.
On social media commentators competed to find the best analogies: it’s like an abattoir saying its canteen will only serve vegetarian food, said one. Another quipped it sounded like a tobacco company announcing it’s quitting smoking.