The Guardian view on the collapse of environmental talks: petrostates blocked a global plastics deal, but we must not despair | Editorial
The article discusses the failure of UN talks in Geneva to reach a global agreement on tackling plastic pollution. Despite most states being willing to act, the US joined petrostates in obstructing action, leading to the collapse of the negotiations. The article highlights the increasing threat to human health, the environment, and wildlife caused by plastic pollution, with microplastics being found in placentas, blood, and breast milk. The article emphasizes the vulnerability of fetuses, infants, and young children to the potential health effects of microplastics, which have been linked to various issues such as miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, impaired lung growth, childhood cancer, and fertility problems. The article concludes by expressing the need to address this pressing issue, despite the setback in the UN talks.
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