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U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
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36% Bias Score
TimIndonesia: Social Media Campaign Drives Indonesian Waste Management Reform
Oliver Gilpin founded TimIndonesia, a social media campaign tackling Indonesia's waste problem, achieving over 10,000 sign-ups and commitments from political figures to improve waste management solutions, after witnessing widespread plastic burning fueled by a lack of waste management impacting 48% ...
TimIndonesia: Social Media Campaign Drives Indonesian Waste Management Reform
Oliver Gilpin founded TimIndonesia, a social media campaign tackling Indonesia's waste problem, achieving over 10,000 sign-ups and commitments from political figures to improve waste management solutions, after witnessing widespread plastic burning fueled by a lack of waste management impacting 48% ...
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40% Bias Score
Health Risks of Reusing Single-Use Plastics
Reusing single-use plastics like water bottles and takeout containers exposes individuals to potentially harmful chemicals and microplastics; experts recommend avoiding this practice, particularly heating plastics, and switching to safer alternatives like glass or metal.
Health Risks of Reusing Single-Use Plastics
Reusing single-use plastics like water bottles and takeout containers exposes individuals to potentially harmful chemicals and microplastics; experts recommend avoiding this practice, particularly heating plastics, and switching to safer alternatives like glass or metal.
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52% Bias Score
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The fifth round of UN negotiations for a global plastic treaty ended in Busan, South Korea, without an agreement on a production cap, despite a week of talks involving over 170 nations; talks will resume next year.
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement
The fifth round of UN negotiations for a global plastic treaty ended in Busan, South Korea, without an agreement on a production cap, despite a week of talks involving over 170 nations; talks will resume next year.
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44% 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.
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36% Bias Score
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse in Busan
The UN's December 1st, 2024, Busan meeting to create an international treaty against plastic pollution failed due to Saudi Arabia's objection and a demand for complete renegotiation, delaying the treaty until 2025 and jeopardizing global efforts to curb plastic pollution.
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse in Busan
The UN's December 1st, 2024, Busan meeting to create an international treaty against plastic pollution failed due to Saudi Arabia's objection and a demand for complete renegotiation, delaying the treaty until 2025 and jeopardizing global efforts to curb plastic pollution.
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52% Bias Score
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
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20% Bias Score
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Over Production Cap
The fifth round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended in Busan, South Korea, without an agreement on a cap on plastic production, primarily due to opposition from oil-producing nations; talks will continue next year.
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Over Production Cap
The fifth round of UN negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended in Busan, South Korea, without an agreement on a cap on plastic production, primarily due to opposition from oil-producing nations; talks will continue next year.
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40% 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
Curbing Plastic Production Crucial to Tackle Pollution
A new analysis reveals the urgent need to reduce global plastic production to tackle plastic pollution, proposing solutions that could be implemented through a new UN treaty.
Curbing Plastic Production Crucial to Tackle Pollution
A new analysis reveals the urgent need to reduce global plastic production to tackle plastic pollution, proposing solutions that could be implemented through a new UN treaty.
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36% Bias Score
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