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The UN negotiations on plastic pollution, taking place in Geneva, are currently facing a significant roadblock. A small number of oil-producing countries, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United States, are driving the blockage, overriding the votes of more than 160 other participating nations.
These oil-producing countries have economic interests in continuing the sale of raw materials for plastic, oil, and natural gas. As such, they are unwilling to support an agreement that would end plastic pollution at the UN negotiations.
The USA maintains a clear position against an agreement that would end plastic pollution. Similarly, the oil-producing countries are adamant about continuing the sale of their products, which are among the primary raw materials used in plastic production.
Despite the confidential nature of the negotiations, details regarding the blockage have come to light. The oil-producing countries are using their influence to prevent the adoption of any agreement that would significantly reduce plastic pollution.
This development has sparked concern among environmentalists and countries committed to combating plastic pollution. The UN negotiations on plastic pollution were hoped to be a significant step towards a more sustainable future, but the current blockage threatens to derail these efforts.
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The UN negotiations on plastic pollution in Geneva are ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether a compromise can be reached that satisfies all parties involved. Until then, the future of plastic pollution reduction efforts hangs in the balance.
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