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The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

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.

The New York Times · 6d

The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

Firstpost · 15h

Biggest producers and more: Inside world's plastic pollution crisis amid talks in South Korea

Plastic is ubiquitous. Globally, around 400 million tonnes of new plastic are produced each year. Without improvements to laws, plastic production might increase by nearly 70 per cent by 2040. A deal

51mon MSN

Fierce debate over curbs on plastic output as treaty deadline looms

By Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) -Negotiators on a treaty to curb plastic pollution face tough ...

Dawn2h

Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks

BUSAN: Diplomats warned on Saturday that a majority of countries could walk away from talks on the world’s first plastic pollution agreement if a handful of delegations continue resisting calls to ...

1don MSN

Fears hundreds of fossil fuel lobbyists could derail crucial plastic pollution summit

The high number of lobbyists – larger than any single national delegation including host country South Korea – has sparked ...

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 ...

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