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Story summary
- UN negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Geneva did not succeed due to opposition from major producers.
- Over 100 countries advocated for production limits, while oil-producing nations preferred waste management solutions.
- Plastic production is expected to triple by 2060, increasing pollution and health risks.
- Local initiatives, like Nigeria's single-use plastics ban, are encouraged amid the lack of global agreement.
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