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'We should be outraged': Plastics treaty talks collapse as countries disagree on chemicals and money


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 8:02 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • The talks were about phasing out plastic production, improving waste management, design requirements for plastic products and funding the global transition away from plastic. View on euronews

The recent negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Ottawa collapsed due to disagreements over the regulation of chemicals in plastics and financial responsibilities. Countries could not reach a consensus on whether to limit the production of primary plastic polymers or to address the issue of harmful chemicals used in plastic production. The contention primarily revolved around the financial burden of managing plastic pollution, with developing nations pushing for wealthier countries to fund the transition to sustainable practices. The talks, which were part of the third round of negotiations, ended without a unified plan, highlighting the complexities of global environmental agreements and the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle plastic pollution.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/we-should-be-outraged-plastics-treaty-talks-collapse-as-countries-disagree-on-chemicals-and-money/ar-AA1v6ImK ]

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