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Global plastic talks under the UN have collapsed due to deep divisions, primarily between countries advocating for reducing plastic production and oil-dependent nations emphasizing recycling, delaying progress on a landmark treaty to combat plastic pollution.
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.
A new report has revealed that there are at least 16,000 plastic chemicals, with over 4,200 considered highly hazardous to human health and the environment, yet only 980 of these have been regulated. The report emphasizes the urgent need for tighter regulation of plastics and their chemicals, as they pose a significant threat to human health at every stage of their lifecycle. The report also suggests grouping similar chemicals into classes for more effective regulation, as well as the need for detailed hazard information for the majority of these chemicals.