Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty, talks to resume next year
More than 100 countries want the treaty to limit production as well as tackle cleanup and recycling, which is essential to address chemicals of concern.
Plastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating whether part of that should be putting limits on plastic production.
Divided over whether to stop making plastic, U.N. treaty talks collapse
Delegates from more than 170 countries huddled for a week of marathon negotiations but came up short on delivering a treaty.
Decisive fifth session of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty opens in Busan
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), opened today in Busan,
What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement
Fierce debate over curbs on plastic output as treaty deadline looms
By Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) -Negotiators on a treaty to curb plastic pollution face tough debate on the last day of scheduled talks, as over 100 countries support curbing production while a handful of oil-producing countries want to focus only on plastic waste.
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution and need more time to continue discussions, the diplomat chairing the talks said Sunday.
Plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal
Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a self-imposed deadline, and agreed to extend their talks.
Calls For Extension As Plastic Treaty Negotiations Falter
Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating for an extension of talks on Sunday, accusing a handful of nations of obstructing an ambitious agreement.
People's Power Throwing Eggs at Busan City Hall...a random companion in one's 20s
People's Power A 20-year-old man who threw an egg at the Busan City Hall was caught by the police.The Busan Nambu Police Station said it randomly accompanied ...
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Busy in Busan: Lotte Group makes kimchi for needy households
Employees of Lotte Group affiliates and civic groups make kimchi at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Tuesday.
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Paik Nam-june's Largest Posthumous Retrospective Exhibition hits Busan
"Robot K-456" is displayed at the exhibition "Paik Nam-june, Paik Nam-june, and Paik Nam-june," which opened on November 30, ...
Park Jong-chul, Busan Metropolitan Council member, "Actively Support martial law" SNS post controversy
The Busan Metropolitan Councilman, a member of the People's Power, has posted on social media that he actively supports emergency martial law, sparking ...
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How industry influence loomed large over plastics talks in Busan
An analysis by the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL) found that 220 lobbyists had registered for INC-5.
Divided over plastic: Countries wrangle over production limits at Busan summit
Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tons annually and could rise by 70 per cent by 2040 without policy changes, ...
‘Train to Busan’ Fans Will Love This Netflix Horror Show With 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
Between the massive library of existing Korean content available on Netflix these days and the new series vying for our ...
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Failure of Busan talks exposes fossil fuel barrier to UN plastics pact
Countries told they can't afford to miss the opportunity to tackle plastic pollution next year - but can they resolve a sharp divide over cutting oil-heavy production? Failure of Busan talks exposes f ...