US blasts countries that 'stood in the way of progress to protect their profits' over collapsed plastic talks

By The Hill   |   1 year ago
US blasts countries that 'stood in the way of progress to protect their profits' over collapsed plastic talks

The White House criticized oil-rich countries and corporations profiting from plastic production as global talks for a plastic waste reduction treaty failed. The U.S. backs cutting plastic production, despite some nations opposing limitations. The impact of microplastics on health and the environment is a growing concern.

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