Can we end plastic pollution? Negotiators land in Ottawa this week to work on a global treaty
April 22, 2024
A key week of negotiations kicks off Tuesday, as representatives descend on Ottawa to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The fourth and penultimate installment of talks tees up a final session later this year in Korea, where parties hope to sign onto a binding global treaty on plastic.
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