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The Scottish government intends reduce emissions by two thirds by 2032.

Its third climate change plan, published last week, includes a commitment to cut transport emissions by 37% and from buildings by 33%.

Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunnigham said the plan was "ambitious", but added there was a "duty to provide leadership" on the issue.

However, climate change campaigners have suggested the plan does not go far enough.

The plan also sets out a target to have half of Scotland's energy needs coming from renewables by 2030, for woodlands to cover 21% of Scotland and for 70% of all waste to be recycled by 2025.

Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham delivers a statement following publication of the third climate change plan last week.

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People have been urged to continue to travel with caution as Scotland gradually recovers from the impact of last week's severe weather.

Met Office yellow warnings for snow and ice, externalremain in place for large parts of the country until 21:00 on Tuesday.

Most schools reopened on Monday, while pupils in Fife, Borders and West Lothian will return on Tuesday.

The Scottish government said people could still expect to face "challenging" conditions in some areas.

Mr Lindhurst raises concern about cuts to funding for repairing roads.

John Swinney says the Scottish government has activated the Bellwin formula which allows local authorities to apply for funding to cover costs incurred by the extreme weather.

Green MSP Ross Greer highlights a number of cases where employees were forced to work despite the poor weahter, calling for greater worker protection.

The deputy first minister says the government is working with trade unions on a fair work charter.

We will do as much as possible within our areas of legislative competence for protect employees, he adds.

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A red alert for snow was in force for many of Scotland's most highly-populated areas as blizzard conditions left some motorists stranded for hours on roads in the central belt last week.

Trains, flights and many bus services in the affected areas were stopped.

Driving conditions were treacherous, and people were told not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary.

The red warning of major disruption and potential risk to life was in place from 15:00 on Wednesday until 10:00 on Thursday.

It is the first time a red alert for snow has ever been issued in Scotland, and only the second time anywhere in the UK.

A red warning means extreme weather is expected, with people urged to take immediate action to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather.

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Deputy First Minister John Swinney says the severe weather posed severe challenges.

Mr Swinney details the "strong and decisive management" in response from the resilience group.

Mr Lindhurst commends all the emergency service workers and people who helped out in communities.

The Tory MSP asks about the economic impact of the weather and he asks about improvements to infrastructure.

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Mr Swinney associates the goernment with Mr Lindhursts comments about the emergency services and countless volunteers.

He says there will be economic disruption and the challenge for government is to mitigate that.

The government will review how the severe weather was handled, he says and commends the early warning not to travel.

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Commuters have faced delays after snow showers returned to some parts of Scotland.

Delays were reported in the central belt on Tuesday morning, including routes around Edinburgh, the M77 and the M80.

Met Office yellow warnings for snow and ice, external remain in place for large parts of the country until 21:00 on Tuesday.

Some rural communities are still cut off, including in the Carron Valley area in Stirlingshire.

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Tory MSP Gordon Lindhurst seeks an update on the Scottish government's response to the recent severe weather.

MSPs will now quiz ministers of issues of a topical nature.

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Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell says the report on atrial fibrillation from the CPG shows the parliament at its best.

Ms Campbell praises the efforts of the charities working to tackle AF.

She says the report and the government's work plan provides the opportunity to drive forward improvment in treatment of atrial fibrillation.

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Drinking lots of alcohol in a short space of time will not only get you drunk but may also upset your heart rhythm, say researchers.

They did a field experiment in Germany with 3,000 adults at Munich's famous annual Oktoberfest.

The odds of heart arrhythmia increased as beer consumption went up.

Most of the arrhythmias were "apparently harmless" sinus tachycardia, where the heart just beats faster than normal, but a few were not.

Around 5% of the arrhythmias recorded were potentially more worrying, and included one type called atrial fibrillation, which, if it persists, is linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart failure.

Read more here.

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When 14-year-old Brenna Collie from Aberdeenshire told her mother she was having a stroke she was told to stop being a "drama queen".

Brenna, from Strichen, was too young and too healthy to have a stroke, her mother thought.

She has since learned that about 400 UK children have a stroke every year, leaving many with severe physical and mental impairments.

Experts say early recognition is important to minimise the risk of severe long-term health problems.

Read more here.

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Act F.A.S.T to recognise the signs:

• Facial weakness – can they smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
• Arm weakness – can they raise both arms?
• Speech problems – can they speak clearly and can they understand what you are saying?
• Time – it's time to call 999 immediately if you see any of these symptoms