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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.
Global plastic treaty talks at the UN in Geneva failed after countries could not agree on how to address plastic pollution, with divisions over production caps and recycling efforts, risking ongoing environmental and health issues.
Microplastics have been found accumulating in human brains, raising concerns about potential health effects, though current evidence is inconclusive. A recent study detected microplastics in brain tissue, but experts urge caution, emphasizing the need for more research. The increasing presence of microplastics in the environment and human bodies has prompted calls for precautionary measures and policy action, despite limited definitive data on health risks.
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.
A replica of Rodin's 'The Thinker' outside the UN headquarters is being submerged in plastic waste to highlight the global plastic pollution crisis as countries negotiate their first international treaty on plastic pollution, emphasizing the urgent need for limits on plastic production and better waste management.
Coca-Cola has revised its environmental goals, shifting focus from reducing single-use plastics to increasing the use of recycled materials. The company now aims to use 30-35% recycled plastic in packaging by 2035 and to collect 70-75% of bottles and cans introduced annually. This change comes shortly after the failure of U.N. global plastics treaty negotiations.