UN Plastics Treaty Hits Stalemate-Russia, Saudi say "NO"
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 11:02 amUN Plastics Treaty Hits Stalemate as Petrostates Russia, Saudi Arabia Block Deal
Over 100 nations, including Canada, called for a cap on plastic production, while oil-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia advocated focusing on plastic waste management rather than production limits. The plastics talks drew 220 lobbyists for fossil fuel and chemical industries—a larger number than any national delegation.
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Over 100 nations, including Canada, called for a cap on plastic production, while oil-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia advocated focusing on plastic waste management rather than production limits. The plastics talks drew 220 lobbyists for fossil fuel and chemical industries—a larger number than any national delegation.
[ https://www.theenergymix.com/un-plastic ... lock-deal/ ]