Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

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

The Scotsman: How harnessing Scotland's natural capital and peatlands will show we can turn problems into solutions

Scotland stands on the brink of a natural capital renaissance, a transformative opportunity to tackle two of our most pressing challenges – climate change and economic inequality.

As the urgency for action mounts amongst the public and policymakers, the solutions we seek may be more interconnected than often realised.

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The Guardian: Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling

Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled as ministers decide new guidance for fossil fuel extraction after a landmark court case, the Guardian has learned.

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letsrecycle: Campaign raising funds for litter education

The Matilda’s Legacy campaign has highlighted the need to teach schoolchildren about the impact of litter and the effects of climate change.

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Circular: Defra publishes long-awaited response to landfill consultation

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs has published its response to a consultation on policies that will stop biodegradable waste from being sent to landfill.

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