Global talks to end plastic pollution crisis fail again
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Global talks aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis failed once again after 11 days of work at the United Nations office in Geneva.
Breakdown
- Global talks to end plastic pollution ended without agreement.
- Delegates remain divided over reducing plastic production and regulating chemicals. 13s
- Recycling rates for plastics are low due to economic and technical barriers. 51s
- Some countries oppose a treaty, preferring to continue plastic production. 2m 9s
- No immediate plans to resume negotiations have been set. 2m 32s