Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis
It’s the final day of talks in Geneva to to nail down a global treaty governing the lifecycle of plastic. But negotiations have hit an impasse.
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2 developments- Aug 13, 2025Plastic pollution treaty talks stall one day before deadline
- Aug 15, 2025Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis
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