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Plastic waste treaty negotiations fail again at UN
Three years ago, diplomats from countries including Canada agreed to create a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution. Now, optimism is fading after another round of negotiations failed at the United Nations. CBC | World News
Read More »Global plastics treaty negotiations fail to reach a consensus — again
Worldwide plastic production is on course to triple by 2060, but there are no immediate plans to resume efforts to create a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. CBC | World News
Read More »Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy
A first-ever all-Canadian expedition to Antarctica explores the climate changes and political challenges facing the remote continent. CBC | World News
Read More »Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty
Four protesters unfurled a banner as they suspended themselves on columns on the King Charles Street Archway in Westminster early on Thursday morning. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »No global treaty reached on cutting plastic production, talks to resume next year
Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in South Korea and are making plans to resume the talks next year. CBC | World News
Read More »Can we end plastic pollution? Negotiators land in Ottawa this week to work on a global treaty
A key week of negotiations kicks off Tuesday, as representatives descend on Ottawa to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The fourth and penultimate installment of talks tees up a final session later this year in Korea, where parties hope to sign onto a binding global treaty on plastic. CBC | World News
Read More »Egypt warns it could suspend peace treaty with Israel if forces move into Rafah, officials say
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Read More »WHO director calls for worldwide pandemic treaty to prepare for ominous ‘Disease X’
The World Health Organisation has warned countries to prepare for ‘Disease X,’ which could be more deadly than the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Guy Verhofstadt gloats as he says treaty change plan paves way for EU ‘defence union’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Germany’s former Defence Secretary, is also a high-profile advocate of the concept of a continent-wide defence force. Daily Express :: News Feed
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