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UN plastic pollution talks end in ‘abject failure’ after negotiators reject proposals

Despite three years of negotiations and mounting evidence of the health and environmental toll of plastics, delegates failed to agree on whether a treaty should stop the growth of plastic production and regulate harmful chemicals internationally. The talks …

Failed plastics treaty talks leave no clear path to address growing pollution problem

Open this photo in gallery:Nations remain deadlocked over whether the global plastics treaty should reduce exponential growth of plastic production and put controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics.Martial Trezzini/The Associated Press …

Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal

Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have once again failed to reach an agreement, despite efforts late into the night to strike a deal. Delegates at a closing meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) in …

PRF calls for environmentally responsible practices during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations

PRF calls for environmentally responsible practices during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations As Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is urging the public to ensure that traditional rituals, such as visarjan (immersion), are …

UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal

Despite running over Thursday's deadline, representatives from 185 countries failed to reach a deal to bring the world closer to ending plastic pollution with a legally binding, global agreement.. "We will not have a treaty to end plastic …

Plastic pollution talks fail as negotiators in Geneva reject draft treaties

Once again negotiators will leave the plastic summit this week without a treaty, having failed to reach agreement in what was supposed to have been the final round of talks. The delegates, who were attempting to complete a crucial treaty to end the plastic …

Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement

Talks on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution in Geneva ended without an agreement Friday as the session was adjourned with plans to resume at a later date. Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to …

UN plastic pollution talks end in ‘abject failure’ as negotiators reject draft treaties

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Plastic pollution UN treaty talks collapse without agreement

This has exposed deep divisions between countries advocating bold action on plastic production and oil-producing states favoring a limited focus on waste. Efforts to forge a global treaty to combat plastic pollution ended on Friday without agreement, after …

Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leave world few options to confront growing pollution crisis

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations to reach a major treaty to end growing plastic pollution around the world fell apart on Friday, with delegates in Switzerland adjourning with no immediate plans to resume. The consequence of the failed talks is devastating, as it …

Prolonged plastic pollution talks end with countries at a deadlock

TALKS AIMED AT striking a landmark treaty on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution have ended with no consensus on a last-ditch proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock. Negotiators from 185 countries went through the night in a bid to try and find …

No agreement reached on a plastic pollution treaty in Geneva

GENEVA (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in Geneva Friday. Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office in Geneva to try to complete a landmark treaty to …

Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement

Geneva — Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva. Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations offices there to …

Negotiators in Geneva remain deadlocked on plastic pollution treaty

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution will not reach an agreement in Geneva on Friday. Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office in Geneva to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the …

Negotiators won't reach an agreement in Geneva on a plastic pollution treaty

GENEVA — (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in Geneva Friday. Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office in Geneva to try to complete a landmark treaty to …

No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day

Negotiations to secure a global treaty to combat plastic pollution were in limbo as talks entered their final day after dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text. With time running out to seal a deal among the 184 countries gathered at the United …

UN plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray after countries reject draft…

Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks on Aug 13 as dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo. With time running out to seal a deal among …

Greenwashing vs. Genuine Sustainability: How Fashion Retail Can Build Consumer Trust

The term ‘Greenwashing’ was coined by an environmentalist Jay Westerveld in 1986 when he was a student. During one of his visits to a hotel in Fiji, he came across the hotel’s request to reuse towels for the planet’s sake. Jay could see through this …

UN plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray after countries reject draft text

GENEVA - Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks on Aug 13 as dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo. With time running out to seal a …

Evan Hirsch and ShopGoodwill.com® Partner to Bring Thrift to the Runway at New York Fashion Week

Evan Hirsch, the social media maestro of convertible fashion, is partnering with ShopGoodwill.com® to show that thrifted can indeed be fashionable. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ShopGoodwill.com® is …

Princia Awarded $15,000 for Light Pollution Research

Student-Led Nonprofit Princia Receives Prestigious Christine Stevens Wildlife Award to Combat the Growing Crisis of Light Pollution VA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Welfare Institute has recognized Princia for …

SDG Hero Program Uses Game-Based Learning to Boost Education for Sustainable Development in Thai Classrooms

SAMUT SAKHON, SAMUT SAKHON PROVINCE, THAILAND, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a brightly lit classroom tucked away in Samut Sakhon Province, students are huddled around a colorful board game. But this isn’t just play, it’s a lesson in …

New Aeration Solution Delivers Natural Whole-Lake Visual Circulation in Texas Field Study

Innovative aeration pump provides whole-lake visual circulation without disrupting natural balance, offering scalable solutions for ecosystems of any size. GORDONVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Big Bubble Technologies, …

EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Shines on CBS’s America ByDesign

Featuring the Sandi Simon Center for Dance by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXTECH/Exterior Technologies is thrilled to announce that the spectacular transformation of …

Locust Ridge Landscape Ranked Among Top Landscaping Companies in Carlisle, PA

Locust Ridge Landscape Ranked Among Top Landscaping Companies in Carlisle, PA CARLISLE, PA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Locust Ridge Landscape has been ranked among the top landscaping companies serving the Carlisle, PA …

KOOLFOG MISTING POLES DELIVER COOL RELIEF AT THE CINCINNATI OPEN

Koolfog misting poles ... a key element at the newly renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center, where the Cincinnati Open’s battle against heat stress continues. THOUSAND PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Koolfog misting poles …

My Home Pathway Founder Shows How Consistent Press Releases Boost Awareness of Homeownership Mission

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire continues to expand its “Heard on the Streets” features on Substack, adding audio podcasts and now exclusive conversations with CEOs and brands sharing firsthand …

Zymöl and Amazon Introduce Collector-Crafted Care Kits for Every Kind of Collector

From single car enthusiasts to multi-car collections, Zymöl’s new Amazon Store delivers performance and convenience for the Professional and Amateur Collector. BROOKSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zymöl, trusted …

From Bricks to Clicks: E-Commerce Becomes Critical in Canada’s Retail Landscape

TORONTO, NY, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canada’s retail industry is undergoing a significant transformation as consumer behaviour shifts from in-store shopping toward digital purchasing. Data from Statistics Canada …

Feed Binders Industry Report: Competitive Landscape and Future Prospects

The Business Research Company’s Feed Binders Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is The Projected Market Size & Growth …

Whitehouse, Van Hollen Lead 30 Colleagues in Demanding EPA Obey the Law and Restore Solar for All, Other Green Bank ...

Lawmakers warn Trump Administration is violating the law by terminating $27 billion in congressionally obligated funding for affordable clean energy Washington, DC—Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works …

ديزرت جروب تستعرض ابتكاراتها في مجال تنسيق الحدائق المستدامة خلال معرض ماي بلانت آند جاردن الشرق الأوسط 2025

DUBAI, DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE (EXPO CITY), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أعلنت ديزرت جروب، الشركة الرائدة في مجال تطوير وتصميم المناظر الطبيعية والبنية التحتية الخضراء، والتي تتمتع بخبرة تمتد لأربعة عقود تقريباً في …

Desert Group to Showcase Sustainable Landscaping Innovations at MyPlant & Garden ME 2025

DUBAI, DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE (EXPO CITY), UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Desert Group, a leading integrated landscape and green infrastructure company with nearly four decades of experience transforming arid …

Nanobles Corporation Contracts Akoode Tech to Build Plant Chat® Open AI Website

Nanobles announces contract on Plant Chat®, an AI-powered platform for plant enthusiasts, growers, gardeners, plant medicine users, consumers, and researchers SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nanobles …

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen on the plastic pollution treaty talks (INC 5.2)

PARK WEBCAMS SHOW BLUE SKIES, 100 MILE VIEWS AT GRAND CANYON SOUTH RIM

Officials Stress: South Rim visitor areas, nearby communities remain open GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arizona Office of Tourism, Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP), Grand Canyon …

The Only Reindeer-herding Tribe in China — Bringing Ewenki Reindeer Culture to the World

The Only Reindeer-herding Tribe in China — A Timeless Portrait of the Reindeer-Ewenki People: Bringing Ewenki Reindeer Culture to the World NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reindeer, the only deer species where both males …

Power Moves Electric Offers Transfer Switch Installation Discount for Portable Generators

Power Moves Electric is offering $150 off transfer switch installation for portable generators in residential homes through November 30, 2025. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Power Moves Electric is currently …

Virginia Growers Spotlight Real-World Automation Strategies In Day 2 Keynote at CEA Summit East 2025

The 4th Annual CEA Summit East announces Day 2 Morning Keynote Panel: “Automation in Action: How Virginia Growers Are Putting Tech To Work.” DANVILLE , VA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Annual CEA Summit East, co-hosted by …