Negotiators from around the world are meeting in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution before a year-end deadline. The world produces 400 million tons of plastic waste annually, leading to environmental and health concerns. Talks have been stalled due to opposition from oil and gas industry and major producers. However, there is optimism for a deal following signals from the Biden administration and potential support for more aggressive actions.
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High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs
MPs voted to remove the requirement for a High Court judge to approve assisted dying applications in England and Wales, making the proposed legislation less restrictive; instead, a voluntary assisted dying commissioner and expert panels will oversee the process. Anti-assisted dying campaigners criticized the move as a weakening of protections for the vulnerable, while supporters viewed it as a positive step forward in the process. Kim Leadbeater's bill, which initially required court approval, will now...
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