International talks on curbing plastic pollution fail to reach agreement

Chair of talks in Busan says progress has been made but 'a few critical issues' are unresolvedNegotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks has said.Nearly 200 nations are taking part in a meeting in Busan, South Korea, which is intended to result in a landmark agreement after two years of discussions. A week of talks has failed to resolve deep divisions between "high-ambition" countries seeking a globally binding agreement to limit production and phase out harmful chemicals, and "like-minded" nations who want to focus on waste. Continue reading...