Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
Synthetic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Disease Surge; Global Treaty Urged
A report by 20+ public health researchers links rising childhood diseases, such as a 35% increase in childhood cancers and doubled male reproductive birth defects, to synthetic chemicals, recommending a global treaty to prioritize children's health and regulate chemical production.
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60% Bias Score
Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Falter
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution face significant hurdles as countries clash over production reduction targets.
Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Falter
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution face significant hurdles as countries clash over production reduction targets.
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48% Bias Score
Riyadh Conference on Design Law Treaty
Saudi Arabia hosts the WIPO Diplomatic Conference to create a global treaty simplifying design protection.
Riyadh Conference on Design Law Treaty
Saudi Arabia hosts the WIPO Diplomatic Conference to create a global treaty simplifying design protection.
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0% Bias Score
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stall in South Korea
International talks in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, but will continue in late spring or summer to address financing and transparency concerns; a poll shows strong Latino support for such a treaty even with high costs.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations in Busan
Countries gather in Busan for crucial negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, facing divisions over production limits and alternative strategies.
Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations in Busan
Countries gather in Busan for crucial negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution, facing divisions over production limits and alternative strategies.
Progress
36% Bias Score