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Pollution Crisis: Cleanup Battles and Global Treaty Stalls

8/13/2025

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The Passaic River in New Jersey is grappling with severe pollution, as Occidental Chemical Corporation fights against covering 98% of cleanup costs. Meanwhile, global talks for a Plastics Treaty stall due to resistance from oil-producing countries. In the EU, hazardous chemicals like PFAS contaminate water sources, sparking urgent health-related cleanup initiatives.

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Story summary

The Passaic River in New Jersey is grappling with severe pollution, as Occidental Chemical Corporation fights against covering 98% of cleanup costs. Meanwhile, global talks for a Plastics Treaty stall due to resistance from oil-producing countries. In the EU, hazardous chemicals like PFAS contaminate water sources, sparking urgent health-related cleanup initiatives.