'Plastics Are Poison': Negotiator at U.N. Plastic Pollution Talks in Busan - TaiwanPlus News
Negotiators at a U.N. plastic pollution summit in Busan, South Korea are pushing for a legally binding treaty that would set global plastic production reduction targets.
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement.
Plastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Every year, the world produces more than 400 million tons of new plastic. Plastic production could climb about 70% by 2040 without policy changes.
Fierce debate over curbs on plastic output as treaty deadline looms
By Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) -Negotiators on a treaty to curb plastic pollution face tough debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries support curbing production while a handful of oil-producing countries want to focus only on plastic waste.
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution and need more time to continue discussions, the diplomat chairing the talks said Sunday.
Plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal
Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline, and agreed to extend their talks.
Calls For Extension As Plastic Treaty Negotiations Falter
Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks on Sunday, accusing a handful of nations of obstructing an ambitious agreement.
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How industry influence loomed large over plastics talks in Busan
An analysis by the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL) found that 220 lobbyists had registered for INC-5.
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New 8,200-ton Jeongjo the Great Aegis destroyer commissioned in Busan
A new 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer armed with an advanced missile interception platform was commissioned Monday, the Navy said, in a move to bolster the Navy's air defense capabilities against North ...
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Global plastics treaty talks in Busan fail to reach agreement and adjourned due to ‘persisting divergence’
Negotiators aim to reconvene the talks next year. Observers say oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia had ...
Divided over whether to stop making plastic, U.N. treaty talks collapse
Delegates from more than 170 countries huddled for a week of marathon negotiations but came up short on delivering a treaty.
Divided over plastic: Countries wrangle over production limits at Busan summit
Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tons annually and could rise by 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, ...
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Failure of Busan talks exposes fossil fuel barrier to UN plastics pact
Countries told they can't afford to miss the opportunity to tackle plastic pollution next year - but can they resolve a sharp divide over cutting oil-heavy production? Failure of Busan talks exposes f ...
Nations Convene In Busan To Tackle Plastic Pollution. Will They Reach Consensus?
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee was created in March 2022 during the United Nations Assembly (UNEA-5.2) to ...
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Deadline for plastic treaty nearing, new Busan draft shows sharp differences
The new draft of the global plastic pollution treaty, ahead of the deadline has revealed significant differences among nearly ...
‘Train to Busan’ Fans Will Love This Netflix Horror Show With 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
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