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Why no plastic pollution deal was reached
Published 2 years, 1 month ago
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The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.
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