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International talks in Busan fail on deal to curb plastic pollution

Countries negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement, as oil-producing nations oppose a cap on production. What was meant to be the fifth and final round of talks in South Korea will now resume next year, with key decisions postponed. Frank Smith report

December 2, 2024