Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations Advance in Ottawa – New Evidence Emerges, Lobbyists on the Attack!

Ottawa, Ontario – Progress was made on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution as the fourth round of talks concluded in Canada. Negotiators shifted from discussing ideas to drafting actual treaty language, marking a significant step forward in the process. Among the key issues discussed was the proposal to limit plastic manufacturing. However, there were strong objections from countries that produce plastics, as well as oil and gas exporters, as most plastic is derived …

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**Pandemic Treaty**: Will Countries Unite to Prevent the Next “Disease X” Disaster?

Geneva, Switzerland – Officials from nearly 200 countries convened in March to address the looming threat known as “Disease X.” This mysterious designation signals an unknown illness that experts fear could pose a global crisis akin to or potentially worse than Covid-19. The intense discussions have led to nine rounds of negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first pandemic treaty before the upcoming World Health Organization assembly in May. The goal of this treaty is …

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