Global Treaty Talks on Plastic Pollution End Without Agreement
Negotiators from nearly 200 countries met in Busan to discuss a treaty on plastic pollution, concluding without a consensus. Future talks planned for next year.
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Negotiations in Busan, South Korea for a treaty to combat plastic pollution ended without agreement. Key issues included plastic production limits and toxic chemical management. Over 3,300 participants from more than 170 countries took part, but divisions between ambitious nations and oil-producers hindered progress. Although a consensus was not reached, plans for further discussions have been scheduled for next year, underscoring the urgency of addressing the global plastic crisis.
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