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Global Leaders Near Historic Plastics Treaty Amid Health Crisis

8/12/2025

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In Geneva, ministers and diplomats are on the brink of finalizing a groundbreaking UN-backed global plastics treaty. This pivotal moment comes alongside a stark warning from The Lancet about the dire health risks of plastic pollution, underscoring the urgent need for global collaboration and a new monitoring system to safeguard public health.

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In Geneva, ministers and diplomats are on the brink of finalizing a groundbreaking UN-backed global plastics treaty. This pivotal moment comes alongside a stark warning from The Lancet about the dire health risks of plastic pollution, underscoring the urgent need for global collaboration and a new monitoring system to safeguard public health.