World Aug 14 Plastic pollution treaty talks deadlocked as negotiations draw to a close By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Nation Aug 09 Watch 4:48 New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published in The Lancet. It calls plastics a… By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Kaisha Young
World Aug 05 Nations gather to confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis. By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Science Dec 20 The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024 A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year. By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine
World Dec 01 Negotiators fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea More than 100 countries want the treaty to limit production as well as tackle cleanup and recycling, and many have said that is essential to address chemicals of concern. But for some plastic-producing and oil and gas countries, that crosses… By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Sep 04 The world is producing 57 million tons of plastic pollution per year, new study finds By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Researchers say the world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year — enough to fill New York City’s Central Park as high as the Empire State Building — and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest… Continue reading
Apr 23 Global talks to tackle plastic pollution hit critical stage By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem. Continue reading
Apr 03 1 in 3 Americans say they’ve reduced how much plastic they’re using By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Women, people in households making more than $50,000 annually, and college graduates were more likely to report a decrease in how often they used single-use plastics in the last five years, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Dec 23 Analysis: How decorative glitter contributes to microplastic pollution By Kamran Mahroof, The Conversation Five reasons experts advise avoiding glitter, even on holiday cards or baubles. Continue reading
Jun 03 UN delegates agree to produce draft treaty to end global plastic pollution By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Global negotiators have agreed to craft a draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of the most lasting sources of human waste. Continue reading