News Group of nations take on plastic in oceans The U.N. General Assembly launched a new group dedicated to tackling marine plastic pollution by building support for a new global agreement. By Arete News - June 8, 2020 Ocean view from Pemaquid Point, Maine, where new laws on U.S. plastic pollution take effect in 2021 (AN/John Heilprin) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us