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Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update


Here is a summary of today's Environmental, Waste and Renewables news:

The Herald: Solar energy claimed to generate consumer savings and jobs

Solar energy could play a huge part in the drive to cut emissions in Scotland and create thousands of jobs in the process, sector champions have claimed as the SNP Government appears focused on wind power.

The debate about the value of solar has been put in the spotlight by the importance attached to the energy source at Westminster.


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BBC News: Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists

Last month was the world's warmest January on record raising further questions about the pace of climate change, scientists say.

 


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reNews: UK relaunches Net Zero Council

A newly enlarged Net Zero Council met for the first time this week to find ways to accelerate the UK’s clean energy transition.


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Circular: Textiles EPR: Is the UK ready for a circular textiles revolution?

Could Extended Producer Responsibility spark a circular textiles revolution? How realistic is the idea of implementing a scheme for textiles in the UK?


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