Back to Busan: Global plastic pollution treaty talks end in disarray
After chaotic negotiations, the U.N. talks went into overtime but failed to overcome a stalemate on plastic production.
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U.N. plastic treaty talks face deep divisions as deadline nears
Ecuadoran diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, who chairs the proceedings, said 'progress made has not been sufficient.'
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