Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.
What will it take to solve our planet's plastic pollution crisis?
Countries are meeting in South Korea this week to hash out the final details of a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution — here's what experts say it needs to include
The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin
A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations warning nations not to miss a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".
US EPA unveils plan to combat plastic pollution
The strategy focuses on cutting single-use plastics, boosting reuse, and assessing environmental and health impacts.
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution—here's why it matters
On March 2, 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed,
‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to end plastic pollution as nations assemble in Busan
Delegates from more than 170 nations are gathered in Busan this week to hammer out the details of what could become the world ...
Alaska Air, Delta must face lawsuit over Seattle airport pollution
Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines have lost their bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that emissions from their aircraft at ...
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How to stop plastic pollution: three strategies that actually work
Can the world finally agree on how to end plastic pollution? We should know by the end of the week. “Some countries are pre-emptively protecting themselves, regardless of what happens with the ...
Escaping light pollution: Stargazing is amazing in these places with dark skies
More than 99% of Americans live under skies polluted by light. But dark skies at the Grand Canyon and more than 145 other ...
Can U.S. and other countries reach a deal on curbing plastic pollution?
Delegates from 175 countries are in South Korea this week for the fifth round of United Nations talks aimed at securing an ...
Phys.org1d
Plastic pollution: Why doing nothing will cost us far more than taking action
Say, for example, the cost to clean up the pollution from making that plastic, or the cost to manage the packaging when you ...
Delhi Air Pollution: Here's what AIIMS experts advise amid rising pollution
Explaining who all are predisposed to VDD in India, Dr Saha said that those who stay indoors as office and bench workers, ...
Mother Jones2d
Toxic Air Pollution in India and Pakistan Is “a National Disaster”
India and Pakistan are losing ground to a common deadly enemy. Vast clouds of dense, toxic smog have once again shrouded ...
Study traces 60% PM2.5 pollution in India to residential cooking, power generation, industries
Residential cooking and heating, power generation, and all other industries together are responsible for 40-60 per cent of ...
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Air pollution is not a 'Delhi issue' only
The Northern Plains, home to 540.7 million people across seven states, is the most polluted region in India yet ...
Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has ...