Delegates from 175 countries meet in South Korea to discuss treaty for reducing global plastic pollution.

Delegates from 175 countries met in Busan, South Korea, for the fifth round of talks to create an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Despite support from the U.S., EU, and others for capping plastic production, divisions remain, especially from petrochemical-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and China. The talks aim to address environmental and health impacts but face challenges in reaching a consensus.

November 24, 2024
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