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flag Scientists push for a UN Global Plastics Treaty as 30 countries, including petrostates, block progress.

flag A global coalition of scientists is pushing to address the plastic pollution crisis after negotiations for a UN Global Plastics Treaty stalled. flag Over 100 countries support the treaty, but around 30 countries, including petrostates, have delayed progress by blocking regulations. flag Led by Professor Trisia Farrelly, the coalition aims to provide independent science and funding to help establish and implement the treaty, highlighting the links between plastic production and environmental and human rights issues.

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