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US Petrochemical Plants Send Millions of Pounds of Pollutants Into Waterways

Weak regulations allow petrochemical companies to significantly pollute water sources, endangering ecosystems and human health.

The rise in plastic production correlates with increased unregulated pollution discharges into waterways.

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U.S. abruptly backtracks on plastic treaty, refusing to support limits on plastic production

The Biden administration has retreated from endorsing mandatory caps on plastic production in favor of voluntary targets.

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Significant 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.

U.S. abruptly backtracks on plastic treaty, refusing to support limits on plastic production

The Biden administration has retreated from endorsing mandatory caps on plastic production in favor of voluntary targets.

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Significant 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.

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Are microplastics really destroying our health?

Microplastics have been discovered in human blood and various organs, raising concerns about their health impacts.

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Five firms in plastic pollution alliance made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up'

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has produced 1,000 times more new plastic than the waste diverted over five years, highlighting significant industry greenwashing.

Friendship bracelets are more popular than ever, but are they eco-friendly? | CBC News

Friendship bracelets' rise in popularity linked to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Swift's concerts significantly boost local economies, with environmental concerns rising.

Five firms in plastic pollution alliance made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up'

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has produced 1,000 times more new plastic than the waste diverted over five years, highlighting significant industry greenwashing.

Friendship bracelets are more popular than ever, but are they eco-friendly? | CBC News

Friendship bracelets' rise in popularity linked to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Swift's concerts significantly boost local economies, with environmental concerns rising.

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UK gives 600m backing to Jim Ratcliffe's carbon bomb' petrochemical plant

The UK government is providing financial guarantees for a major petrochemical plant in Europe despite environmental concerns.

The construction of the petrochemical plant will significantly increase plastic production in Europe, adding to the global plastic pollution issue.

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