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An international treaty to curb plastic pollution risks being watered down — New Zealand needs to take a stand

  • Written by: Trisia Farrelly, Associate Professor, Massey University
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Following years of discussions, support for a global treaty to stem the tide of plastic pollution is now widespread, with 75% of UN member states backing the idea.

Next week, countries will negotiate two competing resolutions in the lead-up to the UN Environment Assembly. Both resolutions call for the...

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