United Nations to Address Plastic Pollution

World leaders from nearly 200 countries have united to tackle plastic pollution. Last Wednesday, countries from the United Nations agreed to pass a treaty that would address plastic production, design, and disposal. This is an international triumph of a partnership that would work to address the full life cycle of single-use plastics. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic production, use, and disposal will account for an estimated 15% of emissions allowed by the Paris Agreement by mid-century. This climate deal will essentially work to lower greenhouse emissions associated with plastics as well as to address plastic wastes in surrounding environments. 

Author: May Htun

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