In the least surprising news of the day, we find that UN-sponsored talks aimed at producing a treaty to reduce plastic production and pollution have failed. 🙁
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Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil producers were prepared only to target plastic waste.
Delegates remained far apart on the basic scope of a treaty and could agree only to postpone key decisions and to resume talks at a later date.
Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050, and microplastics have been found in the air, in fresh produce, and in human breast milk.
China, the United States, India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia were the top five plastic-producing nations in 2023.
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FULL STORY -- https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/over-100-countries-back-plastic-treaty-caps-talks-reach-fierce-finish-2024-11-30/
SEE ALSO -- https://www.politico.eu/article/un-plastic-treaty-talks-end-without-a-deal/
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