Negotiators fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea
The final round of negotiations taking place in South Korea for a worldwide plastics treaty will look to rapidly cut surging plastic pollution. But oil and gas interests could scupper a deal.
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- Dec 1, 2024Negotiators fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea
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19 viewpointsGlobal plastic pollution talks have stalled – but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on these three things
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Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close - The Daily Reporter
Limit on plastic production still under debate as treaty talks come to a close
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year - The Daily Reporter
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty - The Daily Reporter
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