‘Historic’ UN plastic treaty will not be fantastic for big oil and chemicals
It is hoped agreement on a full treaty to tackle plastic pollution will be ratified within the next two years
01 March 2022 - 20:58
UN negotiators have agreed to a road map for a global plastic treaty that would address plastic production and design in what delegates said was a key step to an ambitious deal, according to a draft resolution...
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