Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollutionThailand's plastic waste import ban aims to protect human health and the environment amid global concerns over plastic pollution.
Why countries failed to reach a global deal on cutting plastic pollutionNegotiators did not reach a global treaty on plastic pollution, focusing instead on a narrower waste management approach.
UN Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement on Plastic Production and PollutionPowerful oil producers obstructed a UN treaty aimed at combating plastic pollution, delaying crucial action needed to protect ecosystems and communities.
World will be unable to cope' with volume of plastic waste in 10 years, warns expertUrgent global action is required to curb plastic production and pollution to manage the impending crisis over the next decade.
Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production? DW 11/28/2024The global production of plastic is projected to triple by 2060, raising significant environmental concerns.The fossil fuel industry is increasingly investing in plastic production, shifting focus from fuels.
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics TreatySignificant debates exist over funding mechanisms and regulation measures in the pursuit of a global plastics treaty.Reducing plastic production and regulating chemicals in plastics are essential focal points for the treaty discussions.
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollutionThailand's plastic waste import ban aims to protect human health and the environment amid global concerns over plastic pollution.
Why countries failed to reach a global deal on cutting plastic pollutionNegotiators did not reach a global treaty on plastic pollution, focusing instead on a narrower waste management approach.
UN Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement on Plastic Production and PollutionPowerful oil producers obstructed a UN treaty aimed at combating plastic pollution, delaying crucial action needed to protect ecosystems and communities.
World will be unable to cope' with volume of plastic waste in 10 years, warns expertUrgent global action is required to curb plastic production and pollution to manage the impending crisis over the next decade.
Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production? DW 11/28/2024The global production of plastic is projected to triple by 2060, raising significant environmental concerns.The fossil fuel industry is increasingly investing in plastic production, shifting focus from fuels.
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics TreatySignificant debates exist over funding mechanisms and regulation measures in the pursuit of a global plastics treaty.Reducing plastic production and regulating chemicals in plastics are essential focal points for the treaty discussions.
Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solutionNegotiators are finalizing a treaty in Busan to combat plastic pollution, facing a deadline that may influence future environmental policies.
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollutionCountries postponed negotiations on a global treaty to curb plastic pollution despite urgent calls for action.
Plastic pollution ban fails, time needed says chair DW 12/01/2024Nearly 200 countries failed to reach a consensus on a global treaty combating plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea.
Can a global treaty clean up the plastics mess? DW 11/25/2024Countries are nearing a historic treaty to address plastic pollution, with commitments to reduce plastic production and enhance recycling efforts.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks FailNegotiators failed to agree on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, primarily due to oil-rich countries refusing to limit production.
The UN's plastic talks failed to produce a global treaty. Here's whyCountries negotiating a treaty to reduce plastic pollution failed to agree, highlighting deep divisions between production and waste management preferences.
Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solutionNegotiators are finalizing a treaty in Busan to combat plastic pollution, facing a deadline that may influence future environmental policies.
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollutionCountries postponed negotiations on a global treaty to curb plastic pollution despite urgent calls for action.
Plastic pollution ban fails, time needed says chair DW 12/01/2024Nearly 200 countries failed to reach a consensus on a global treaty combating plastic pollution in Busan, South Korea.
Can a global treaty clean up the plastics mess? DW 11/25/2024Countries are nearing a historic treaty to address plastic pollution, with commitments to reduce plastic production and enhance recycling efforts.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks FailNegotiators failed to agree on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, primarily due to oil-rich countries refusing to limit production.
The UN's plastic talks failed to produce a global treaty. Here's whyCountries negotiating a treaty to reduce plastic pollution failed to agree, highlighting deep divisions between production and waste management preferences.
Why plastic production is hard to stop DW 12/02/2024Plastic production is projected to triple by 2060, posing significant environmental challenges.
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