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Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks

Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.

The New York Times · 2h

The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

Daily Journal · 9m

'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin

A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations warning nations not to miss a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".

US EPA unveils plan to combat plastic pollution

The strategy focuses on cutting single-use plastics, boosting reuse, and assessing environmental and health impacts.

Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution—here's why it matters

On March 2, 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed,

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If Schedule F returns, EPA workforce ‘particularly susceptible,’ former officials warn

Much of the EPA workforce is already eligible for retirement, and may decide to retire before the incoming Trump ...

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Drinking Water Warning Issued by EPA to Millions of Customers

The EPA's Office of Inspector General found systems supplying water to 26.6 million customers were vulnerable to cyberattacks ...

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These Are The 2025 Hybrid Cars The EPA Says Are The Most Fuel-Efficient

These are the most fuel-efficient hybrid cars and crossover SUVs for 2025, according to the EPA’s ratings. City/highway ...

The Associated Press on MSN12d

EPA to hit oil and gas companies with "methane fee" for drilling waste — but will it last?

Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being ...

FOX 26 Houston on MSN19h

City leaders, EPA keep soil testing in Fifth Ward for cancer-causing chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency is giving residents in the Fifth Ward more time to test their soil for cancer-causing ...

Here’s who gave campaign cash to EPA nominee Lee Zeldin

Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead EPA, has relied heavily on industries including finance and real ...

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Lee Zeldin, Trump’s Pick for the EPA, Promises to Cut Regulations

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet continues to take shape, climate and environmental campaigners expressed deep ...

3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report

The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual ...

EPA dodges thorny recyclability questions

EPA dropped its call for a reduction in “unrecyclable” plastic products, sidestepping controversial questions on how it ...

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EPA launching new standards for large ships

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The EPA and Coast Guard are working together to establish and enforce the new standards that ...

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Cities, states say they’ll need more money to meet EPA's mandate for replacing lead pipes

A new EPA rule gives utilities 10 years to replace lead service lines but some local governments worry about the cost, timeline.

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