Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

Latest From Sarah J. Morath, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for International Affairs, Wake Forest University

Environment

US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch

Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.

US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue to watch
Environment

As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear

A central question remains unresolved in the draft treaty: Is plastic pollution basically a waste management problem, or can it be solved only with a cap on production?

As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear

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