After nearly two weeks of negotiations, talks to curb plastic pollution with a legally-binding treaty have collapsed. More than 100 countries in Geneva demanded limits on production and toxic chemicals, but oil-producing nations wanted to focus on “recycling and waste management” instead. Vincent McAviney breaks down the impasse and the risk of yet another failed round of plastic talks.
Environment
Global negotiations to limit plastic pollution fall apart at UN
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