Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Falls Apart, Health Risks Rise

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that despite two years of negotiations among 175 countries, a global treaty to end plastic pollution has stalled. The lack of progress comes as microplastics and nanoplastics continue to accumulate, with over 16,000 chemical compounds — many linked to oil and gas — contributing to rising environmental and public health concerns.