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UN plastic treaty talks ended without an agreement due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and restricting harmful chemicals, with oil-producing nations opposing broader measures, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing global plastic pollution.
The US has sent letters to countries urging rejection of a UN plastic treaty that would limit plastic production and additives, positioning itself in opposition to over 100 countries and aiming to prevent binding caps on plastic manufacturing, reflecting its broader stance to prioritize industry interests over environmental measures in global negotiations.
Saudi Arabia is spearheading efforts to resist a global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution, arguing that the proposed measures could negatively impact its economy, which is heavily reliant on petrochemicals. The kingdom's stance is part of a broader pushback from countries with significant fossil fuel interests, complicating international negotiations on environmental policies.
As global discussions on plastic pollution continue, there's a growing awareness of the widespread exposure to harmful plastics and their impact on health and the environment. These talks aim to address the urgent need for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations to mitigate the risks associated with plastic waste.
Global negotiators have agreed to produce a draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of the most lasting sources of human waste. Environmental advocates cautiously welcomed the outcome of five days of U.N. talks in Paris on plastic pollution, but expressed concern that the petroleum industry and some governments would water down the eventual treaty. Countries with big petroleum industries like the U.S., China and Saudi Arabia are focusing instead on plastic recycling, and want country-by-country rules instead of across-the-board limits.
Global negotiators have agreed to produce a draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of the most lasting sources of human waste. Environmental advocates cautiously welcomed the outcome of five days of U.N. talks in Paris on plastic pollution, but expressed concern that the petroleum industry and some governments would water down the eventual treaty. Countries with big petroleum industries like the U.S., China and Saudi Arabia are focusing instead on plastic recycling, and want country-by-country rules instead of across-the-board limits.