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Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur says transport emissions have risen every year since 2010, with aviation emissions being key to this.

How can the first minister justify a £250m tax break for the aviation sector he asks?

The first minister says proper account must be taken of aviation emissions and adds it is important to have a balanced transport plan.

We will ensure Scotland continues to have good connections while also taking care of international climate ambitions, she insists.

The first minister highlights Jeremy Corbyn's announcement of aiming for a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030.

She reminds the chamber the SNP have already got a target of a 66% reduction by 2030.

Scotland met its last three targets on emissions, the first minister says.

She insists the report highlights Scotland is on track.

We intend to ensure the new targets are as ambitious as possible as part of the new climate change bill, she adds.

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Labour MSP Claudia Beamish highlights the recent Committee on Climate Change report, asking what new action the Scottish government plans to reduce CO2 emissions.

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Labour MSP Elaine Smith asks if the first minister is aware undiagnosed or poorly treated thyroid problems can lead to obesity.

She calls for the health secretary to ensure patients get their life saving medication.

The first minister accepts the link between obesity and thyroid problems and agrees there should be no barrier to access to medication.

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Ms Sturgeon praises the work of Cancer Research UK in highlighitng the link between obesity and cancer.

There is no simple, single solution which is why there are various actions being taken forward by the government, she adds.

The first minister points to forthcoming restrictions on promotions on junk food as one example.

Mr Whittle asks why the Scottish government has scrapped the Good Food Nation Bill, insisting this would have made a key difference.

Ms Sturgeon says the government is still committed to the good food nation agenda, which does not necessarily require legislation.

"There is a lot to be positive about and a lot to build on."

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Obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer in women.

Cancer Research UK projections calculate that in 25 years, excess weight will cause more cancers than smoking in the female population.

By 2035, 10% of cancers in women (around 25,000 cases) could be caused by smoking and 9% (around 23,000 cases) by excess weight.

The charity says the Scottish government must take bold action.

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Tory MSP Brian Whittle seeks a response to the report that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest cause of preventable cancers in women.

Ms Sturgeon encourages all councils to adopt the government guidance on glass collection.

The first minister encourages all local authorities to have the things in place to accelerate progress on this issue.

She says for the first time more than 60% of waste from all sources is being recyled.

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The levels of household waste recycled exceeded the amount sent to landfill in Scotland for the first time last year.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) figures show rates improved at 19 local authorities.

In total 45.6% of waste generated in Scotland was recycled - an increase of 0.6% on the previous year.

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham welcomed the figures but said more progress was needed, particularly in the cities.

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We now recycle a greater proportion of waste than we send to landfill, Ms Sturgeon states.

The first minister accepts there is more to do which is why Zero Waste Scotland is working with local authorities on the matter.

Mr McMillan asks about Inverclyde Council's decision to remove curbside collection, suggesting this could reduce progress on recycling.

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SNP MSP Stuart McMillan queries action the Scottish government is taking to help improve recycling rates and the quality of recycling.

SNP MSP Rhona Mackay raises the issue of the appointment of a minister for the protection for food supply by the UK government and says "it is time to stop this Brexit madness".

Ms Sturgeon says the Tory stewardship of Brexit is "catastrophic" and says the appointment of this minister is shameful

She says she hopes it she hopes there will be no food rationing, but it that day comes then Tory Brexiteers should "bear the brunt of this"

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Labour MSP Colin Smyth says ScotRail's performance has deteriorated so badly they risked being in breach of their contract.

He claimed the transport secretary has been "fiddling" the figures to ensure this was not the case.

Ms Sturgeon says the Railway Act allows ministers to exercise discretion when issues arise, such as the hot weather at the start of summer.

"We are heavily investing to improve our railways, to make sure there is more capacity on our railways, more modern trains on our railways," she says,

More than half of cancellations and delays are due to issues which are the responsibility of Network Rail, she argues - pointing out that the Scottish government currently has no powers over it.