Negotiators meet in fourth round over global rules in plastics treaty
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
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At plastics treaty talks, geopolitical theater for a polluted material world
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Treaty to curb plastic pollution stalled as industry pushes back
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Plastic pollution treaty targets production or waste management
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