What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
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Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
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Advocates Say Plastics Treaty Draft Falls Far Short as Talks Near Deadline
The current text excludes key demands, including a binding limit on plastic production and a ban on dangerous additives.
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Treaty talks in South Korea tackles plastic pollution crisis
The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Their meeting concludes Sunday or early Monday in Busan, South Korea, where many ...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is the first foreign G7 leader to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump since the election. He is under pressure to persuade Mr. Trump to back down from his ...
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The president-elect made the announcement on Truth Social on Sunday. ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks discusses President Joe Biden's invitation for President-elect Donald Trump to visit the White ...