"At the heart of the disagreement was a refusal by oil-rich nations led by Saudi Arabia to accept a deal that put limits on plastic production."
"EU negotiator Hugo Schally expressed the regret of many in the room that this didn't happen, despite the tireless efforts of so many of us including many stakeholders who worked until the morning hours."
"The stakes are high. Plastic waste is flowing into the world's oceans at a rate of around 10 million tons a year and rising, threatening marine biodiversity."
"Global emissions from plastic production could triple and account for one-fifth of the earth's remaining carbon budget by 2050, according to one study."
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