The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has proposed new net zero goals to the Scottish Government after it scrapped annual targets.

CCC member Professor Keith Bell (pictured) tells us why switching to electric vehicles and heat pumps should be priorities.

And we ask the BBC’s Kevin Keane if the financial rewards are enticing enough for people to do so.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

Alba MSP Ash Regan’s (pictured) Prostitution Bill could make it illegal to pay for sexual services.

Martin asks the former SNP leadership candidate how her suggested law change, which has been criticised by some who work in the industry, will protect women.

And Natalie and Martin discuss your reaction to our interview with Rose Docherty: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002c1j8

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of 'capitulating' to the European Union by some sections of Scotland's fishing industry.

Business correspondent David Henderson explains why the prime minister prioritised other sectors following the first UK-EU summit since Brexit.

And we ask political editor Glenn Campbell whether the UK will eventually rejoin the EU.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk