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More than 100 nations convening in Nairobi next week are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic global treaty to tackle the plastic crisis afflicting the planet. Plastic has been found in Arctic sea ice, the bellies of whales and Earths atmosphere, and governments have been ..

Plastic has been found in Arctic sea ice, the bellies of whales and Earth's atmosphere, and governments have been under increasing pressure to unite in action against the global scourge.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Delegates from United Nations member countries are considering...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Delegates from United Nations member countries are considering...

United Nations member countries are considering proposals for a binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution

Delegates from United Nations member countries are considering proposals for a binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution.

United Nations member countries are considering proposals for a binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Delegates from United Nations member countries are considering proposals for a binding global treaty to curb plastic pollution. The U.N. Environment Assembly, meeting Feb.

The U.N. Environment Assembly, meeting Feb. 28 to March 2 in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, is expected to propose an international framework to address the growing problem of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, rivers and landscape.