"Rising Plastic Production Emissions Threaten Earth's Carbon Budget, Reports Warn"

A new analysis from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory warns that global emissions from plastic production could triple by 2050, potentially consuming one-fifth of the Earth's remaining carbon budget. The report highlights the significant climate impact of plastic production, which is currently responsible for 5% of global carbon emissions. The findings emphasize the urgent need to address the climate impacts of plastic production and advocate for curbing its expansion, especially as global negotiations for a new environmental treaty on plastic pollution are set to begin.