Morning mail: Labor to unveil emissions plan, Biden and Putin talks, surge in spiders

Friday: The ALP is expected to reveals its medium-term reduction target and measures related to energy economy jobs. Plus: La Nina brings more than just rain

Good morning. Labor is set to reveal an emission reduction target. Biden and Putin are to hold talks about Ukraine. And energy debt in Australia is on the rise, as are spiders, mozzies, mice and mould.

Labor is poised to unveil a new medium-term emissions reduction target and a suite of policy measures - including significant investments in new energy economy jobs - provided the package is given the green light by the shadow cabinet on Friday morning. Guardian Australia understands the shadow climate change minister, Chris Bowen, has prepared options in a range between 35% and 45% for a new 2030 emissions reduction target, depending on the underpinning mechanisms and policy measures the shadow cabinet is prepared to adopt.