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High Seas Treaty to Enter into Force in 2026
After achieving the necessary 60 ratifications, the treaty to protect the high seas will enter into force in late January 2026, providing a crucial tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems.
High Seas Treaty to Enter into Force in 2026
After achieving the necessary 60 ratifications, the treaty to protect the high seas will enter into force in late January 2026, providing a crucial tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems.
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20% Bias Score
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement in Geneva
International talks in Geneva to create a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended Thursday without an agreement, as disagreements between nations regarding production caps and the inclusion of meaningful measures stalled negotiations.
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Fail to Reach Agreement in Geneva
International talks in Geneva to create a legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended Thursday without an agreement, as disagreements between nations regarding production caps and the inclusion of meaningful measures stalled negotiations.
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56% Bias Score
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amidst Industry Opposition
The UN's ten-day conference in Geneva on a global plastic treaty is failing, with oil-producing nations blocking ambitious production reduction targets, leaving only waste management in the final draft; over 120 countries, including the EU, supported stricter regulations.
UN Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Amidst Industry Opposition
The UN's ten-day conference in Geneva on a global plastic treaty is failing, with oil-producing nations blocking ambitious production reduction targets, leaving only waste management in the final draft; over 120 countries, including the EU, supported stricter regulations.
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48% Bias Score
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stalled Amidst Disagreements
UN negotiations in Geneva for a treaty against plastic pollution are stalled due to disagreements between countries advocating for production limits and oil-exporting countries, who are blocking progress by demanding consensus-based compromises. The talks, involving 184 countries and NGOs, follow fa...
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stalled Amidst Disagreements
UN negotiations in Geneva for a treaty against plastic pollution are stalled due to disagreements between countries advocating for production limits and oil-exporting countries, who are blocking progress by demanding consensus-based compromises. The talks, involving 184 countries and NGOs, follow fa...
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36% Bias Score
Scientist Warns of Industry Pressure in UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
Professor Richard Thompson warns of industry pressure on UN talks to create a global plastic pollution treaty, highlighting the unequal power dynamic between scientists and industry representatives as nations debate reducing plastic production and consumption to sustainable levels amid rising ocean ...
Scientist Warns of Industry Pressure in UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
Professor Richard Thompson warns of industry pressure on UN talks to create a global plastic pollution treaty, highlighting the unequal power dynamic between scientists and industry representatives as nations debate reducing plastic production and consumption to sustainable levels amid rising ocean ...
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40% Bias Score
UN Ocean Treaty Gains Momentum; Netherlands Delays Ratification
Fifty countries now support a UN treaty to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, but the Netherlands hasn't yet ratified, despite its prior support and dependence on ocean resources; activation requires 60 countries.
UN Ocean Treaty Gains Momentum; Netherlands Delays Ratification
Fifty countries now support a UN treaty to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, but the Netherlands hasn't yet ratified, despite its prior support and dependence on ocean resources; activation requires 60 countries.
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36% Bias Score
UN Plastic Treaty Fails Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Industry Resistance
The UN failed to create a global plastic pollution treaty due to opposition from oil-producing nations seeking to increase plastic production to offset declining fossil fuel demand; low plastic recycling rates (6%) and the rise of climate-change denialist parties hinder progress, posing significant ...
UN Plastic Treaty Fails Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Industry Resistance
The UN failed to create a global plastic pollution treaty due to opposition from oil-producing nations seeking to increase plastic production to offset declining fossil fuel demand; low plastic recycling rates (6%) and the rise of climate-change denialist parties hinder progress, posing significant ...
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56% Bias Score
Plastic Waste Sculpture Pressures UN Plastic Treaty Negotiations
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong's plastic waste sculpture, "The Thinker's Burden," is displayed outside the UN building in Geneva during negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty; the artwork aims to pressure delegates into a stronger agreement by Thursday, highlighting the growing cost o...
Plastic Waste Sculpture Pressures UN Plastic Treaty Negotiations
Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong's plastic waste sculpture, "The Thinker's Burden," is displayed outside the UN building in Geneva during negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty; the artwork aims to pressure delegates into a stronger agreement by Thursday, highlighting the growing cost o...
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44% Bias Score
Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Amidst Production Limit Dispute
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and controlling chemicals, with over 100 countries rejecting the draft treaty text as inadequate.
Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Amidst Production Limit Dispute
Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and controlling chemicals, with over 100 countries rejecting the draft treaty text as inadequate.
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52% Bias Score
Plastic Waste Treaty Faces Setbacks Amidst Rise of Controversial Offsetting Schemes
The UN's attempts to create a global plastic waste treaty are hampered by opposition from petrostates, leading to the rise of plastic offsetting – a controversial market-based solution with questionable effectiveness and potential negative impacts on vulnerable communities.
Plastic Waste Treaty Faces Setbacks Amidst Rise of Controversial Offsetting Schemes
The UN's attempts to create a global plastic waste treaty are hampered by opposition from petrostates, leading to the rise of plastic offsetting – a controversial market-based solution with questionable effectiveness and potential negative impacts on vulnerable communities.
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56% Bias Score
Geneva Hosts Crucial UN Talks to Combat Global Plastic Waste Crisis
UN negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global treaty against plastic pollution by next year, following failed talks in Busan. Over 180 nations are participating, facing resistance from oil-producing nations and incomplete data on microplastic health impacts.
Geneva Hosts Crucial UN Talks to Combat Global Plastic Waste Crisis
UN negotiations in Geneva aim to create a global treaty against plastic pollution by next year, following failed talks in Busan. Over 180 nations are participating, facing resistance from oil-producing nations and incomplete data on microplastic health impacts.
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36% Bias Score
UN to Negotiate Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Sixth Committee adopted a resolution on November 22, 2024, to begin negotiations on a treaty codifying crimes against humanity and imposing state obligations for prevention and punishment, addressing a gap in existing international law.
UN to Negotiate Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Sixth Committee adopted a resolution on November 22, 2024, to begin negotiations on a treaty codifying crimes against humanity and imposing state obligations for prevention and punishment, addressing a gap in existing international law.
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40% Bias Score
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