Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks
Busan, South Korea Reuters Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target plastic waste. The fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting intended to yield a legally binding global […]
Over 100 countries back plastic treaty caps as talks reach fierce finish
Busan, South Korea Reuters Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries supportive of a pact that would cap plastic production face off against a handful of oil-producing countries who want it focused just on waste. The […]
Postcards: Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
TOM BATEMAN, of Reuters, says Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto acknowledges her nail art is a drop in an ocean of plastic pollution, but says raising consciousness of the problem is a step towards a solution…