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.
Countries remain divided as fifth U.N. plastics treaty talks begin
As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement is in sight.
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.
'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".
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators making a final push to secure the world’s first treaty to combat plastic pollution are being urged to strike an ambitious deal at talks this week. A final round of UN negotiations on a legally binding international agreement to curb plastic pollution kick offs in Busan,
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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 ...
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 ...
More people are drinking toxic “forever chemicals” than ever, EPA report finds
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency released newly-acquired data showing that over 143 million Americans are ...
EPA investigation reveals pollutant that turned a Melbourne creek fluorescent green leaving locals shocked
An investigation by Victoria’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has uncovered the reason a creek in Melbourne’s inner ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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EPA dodges thorny recyclability questions
The agency’s plastic pollution strategy sticks with reducing single-use plastics and embraces a national “polluter pays” ...
EPA lead pipe ruling's impact on Mississippi. See how the state responds
The Mississippi State Dept. of Health wants to oversee project funding for lead pipe replacement at state water systems ...