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Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

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The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.

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Published on Tuesday, 21st November 2023.

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