UN Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amid Oil State Opposition
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Countries failed to reach an agreement on a global treaty to curb plastic pollution during the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea. Over 100 nations supported capping plastic production, but oil-producing countries opposed this, leading to a postponement of key decisions. The treaty, if agreed upon, would be a significant environmental protection measure akin to the Paris Agreement. The next round of talks, INC 5.2, will address unresolved issues, including production caps and financing for developing countries.
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