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Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis Plastic Pollution

Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis

GENEVA -- Negotiations to reach a major treaty to end growing plastic pollution around the world fell apart on Friday, with delegates in Switzerland adjourning with no immediate plans to resume. The consequence of the failed talks is devastating, as it leaves no clear path for nations to collectively address…
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August 15, 2025
Global plastic treaty talks end in failure as countries remain bitterly divided over how to tackle the crisis Plastic Pollution

Global plastic treaty talks end in failure as countries remain bitterly divided over how to tackle the crisis

Talks to finalize the world’s first treaty on plastic pollution in Geneva, Switzerland collapsed in failure Friday as countries remained bitterly divided how to tackle the crisis. The summit, held at the United Nations headquarters and attended by delegates from more than 180 countries, was supposed to end Thursday after…
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August 15, 2025
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close Plastic Pollution

Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to a close Friday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A new draft of the treaty was expected Thursday, the last scheduled day of negotiations, and a meeting…
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August 15, 2025
Addressing Southeast Asia’s plastic pollution | Science Plastic Pollution

Addressing Southeast Asia’s plastic pollution | Science

HomeScienceVol. 389, No. 6761Addressing Southeast Asia’s plastic pollutionBack To Vol. 389, No. 6761 Full accessLetter Share on Addressing Southeast Asia’s plastic pollutionTu Xayachak, Nawshad Haque, and Biplob Kumar PramanikAuthors Info & AffiliationsScience14 Aug 2025Vol 389, Issue 6761p. 693DOI: 10.1126/science.adx7543 PREVIOUS ARTICLERisks of ending US science-policy trainingPreviousNEXT ART…...Read More
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August 14, 2025
Ocean protection group covers art with waste to build support for plastics treaty Plastic Pollution

Ocean protection group covers art with waste to build support for plastics treaty

GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss ocean protection group is handing out bars of soap in cardboard boxes, with a simple message that reads: “no dirty tricks, vote for a clean plastics treaty.” Some delegates from the Geneva-based foundation have been wearing wristbands that measure chemical exposure from plastics. As negotiators…
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August 13, 2025