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UN agrees to create world's first-ever plastics pollution treaty in a blow to big oil
Plastics are made from fossil fuels. The production and development of plastic products were accelerated in the latter part of the 20th century. Today, life without plastics would be unthinkable and unbearable. However, it is as problematic as global warming to the environment. The economy and convenience of plastics come at the cost of the environment. Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animals and eventually human health. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues around the world. Indeed, plastic trash has become so ubiquitous that it has prompted efforts to write a global treaty negotiated by the United Nations. On Mar. 2, a landmark agreement was reached to create a global plastic pollution treaty at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). The resolution is regarded as the most significant environmental agreement after the 2015 Paris climate accord. Now, a legally binding pollution treaty is expected to be finalized by 2024.
Will the treaty be signed by all the member states?
Enjoy reading the article and learning about this landmark agreement on the environment.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/02/world/plastics-treaty-environment-climate-un-intl/index.html
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