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.
UN talks struggle for breakthrough on plastics treaty as deadline looms
The chairman of talks aiming for an international treaty to rein in pollution from plastics issued a document on Friday outlining measures that could furnish the basis of a pact, in an attempt to spur discussions as a Dec.
Over 100 Countries Back Plastic Treaty Caps as Talks Reach Fierce Finish
Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries supportive of a pact that would cap plastic production face off against a handful of oil-producing countries who want it focused just on waste.
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.
What to know about plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude
The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Their meeting is scheduled to conclude Sunday or early Monday in Busan, South Korea,
Battle over curbing plastic output jeopardises UN treaty hopes
The hoped-for treaty to come out of these talks could be the most significant deal relating to environmental protection as ...
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 ...
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic ...
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Group of 56 nations sign treaty agreeing to protect our oceans: 'A line in the sand'
At the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, representatives from 56 Commonwealth nations came together to announce ...
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Advocates Say Plastics Treaty Draft Falls Far Short as Talks Near Deadline
The current text excludes key demands, including a binding limit on plastic production and a ban on dangerous additives.
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate
RIYADH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defense treaty with Washington in return ...
Their treaty predates the Constitution. Now the Mattaponi want recognition.
Virginia’s Mattaponi Indian Tribe has one of the oldest reservations in the country but is just now seeking federal ...
Federal government to sign first-ever modern treaty with Métis
The federal government will sign its first-ever modern treaty with a Métis government on Saturday, CBC News has learned.
Audio glitch stalls the War and Treaty's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance: 'There's a little hiccup'
An audio glitch led to an awkward start for the War and Treaty's performance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: ...