
Why can’t the world get its act together on plastics?
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Tackling Global Plastic Pollution
This chapter examines the pressing issue of plastic pollution, particularly its effects on regions like Kerala that are not involved in its production. It discusses the recent failed negotiations for a global treaty at the UN, hindered by resistance from oil-dependent nations, and the dire projections for future plastic production. Despite these challenges, the chapter highlights the desire for international collaboration and the enduring hope for progress in addressing this complex environmental crisis.
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