Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close
Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close Sunday, as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
Nations Warn Of Deadlock At Landmark Plastic Pollution Talks
Diplomats warned Saturday that a majority of countries could walk away from talks on the world's first plastic pollution agreement if a handful of delegations continue resisting calls to compromise.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in S. Korea
The world's nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis.
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution have inched closer to an agreement, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth.
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
Talks on a Plastics Treaty Have Begun. Here's How to Stop Plastic Waste
With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic waste polluting our oceans.
A tax on new plastic would slash waste – if built into the global treaty on plastics
Right now, nations are negotiating the details of a treaty designed to slash plastic waste. One option on the table: tax new plastic to discourage overproduction.
Global treaty to tackle plastic pollution hits snag as countries fail to agree
The fifth and final U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to yield a legally binding global treaty was set to ...
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Calls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falter
Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks on ...
Can countries agree to "end the world's plastic pollution crisis"?
The U.S. is among 175 nations haggling over a treaty to reduce the vast quantity of plastic pollution that ends up in our ...
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France accuses countries of ‘obstruction’ at plastic talks
France on Sunday accused a handful of countries of obstructing negotiations in South Korea to reach the world’s first treaty ...
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Plastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Negotiations on a plastic pollution accord are drawing to a close as nations continue debating whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production ...
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Plastic pollution causing a sea of trouble
Leaders from around the world have gathered in Busan, South Korea this week in hopes of finally striking a global treaty to reduce the world’s growing level of plastic pollution. Negotiations ...
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Delegates, scientists, and industry representatives from the world's nations are convening in South Korea to create a legally binding plastic pollution accord. California claims Exxon created a ...
Fierce debate over curbs on plastic output as treaty deadline looms
By Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) -Negotiators on a treaty to curb plastic pollution face tough ...