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'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn

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Scotland's waste sector is on the verge of a crisis which could see rubbish piling up on the streets, experts have warned. They say the combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator have created a "perfect storm" which could see waste left uncollected. Industry representatives are due to meet ministers to discuss their concerns but say there's no obvious short-term solution to avoid the crisis.
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UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses

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The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an industry report claims. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said changes to the windfall tax on energy firms and approval of the controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw fields could unlock 111 projects, attracting investment worth £50bn. North Sea output has been falling and projections suggest that the UK's domestic supplies will meet only about a third of demand until 2050.
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Does 'rewilded' land need better wildfire prevention measures?

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As we're driving in a pickup truck to see the aftermath of a huge fire which burnt for more than a month in the Cairngorms, I spot fresh smoke coming from the ground. My guide - RSPB Scotland's site manager at the Abernethy nature reserve, Ben Oliver-Jones - puts the vehicle in reverse and we jump out to see what's happening.
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