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Rappler Talk: Is a plastic pollution treaty finally in sight? Plastic Pollution

Rappler Talk: Is a plastic pollution treaty finally in sight?

Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. LIVE Will the world soon agree on how to cut plastic production? MANILA, Philippines – After the global summit in Azerbaijan comes another round of negotiations for a global treaty tackling plastic pollution. Delegates from around the world flock to Busan, South Korea,…
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November 27, 2024
Production curbs needed for strong global pact on plastic pollution, campaigners say Plastic Pollution

Production curbs needed for strong global pact on plastic pollution, campaigners say

Rather than just reusing and recycling ever-growing mountains of plastic waste, it’s essential to tackle the problem at the source Delegates from more than 175 countries are in Busan, South Korea, this week to hammer out an environmental deal described as the most significant since the Paris Agreement. This is…
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November 26, 2024
Plastic pollution pushing Earth past all nine planetary boundaries: Report Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution pushing Earth past all nine planetary boundaries: Report

As final negotiations for an international plastics treaty get underway this week in Busan, South Korea, scientists warn that the global plastics crisis is far more dangerous than previously thought. In a research article published in November, an international group of researchers found that plastics pollution is helping to destabilize…
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November 25, 2024
Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know. Plastic Pollution

Nations Meet To End Plastic Pollution With A Global Treaty. Here’s What To Know.

A last round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address the global scourge of plastic pollution has opened in Busan, South Korea. Here’s what to know about it: Nations are deciding what actions they’ll take National delegations still have a lot to hammer out before there is a…
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November 25, 2024