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U.S. EPA bans consumer uses of toxic paint stripper tied to dozens of deaths

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The latest round of talks on a Global Plastics Treaty just wrapped up in Canada. Here's what you need to know w/ Heather McTeer Toney #Beyondpetrochemicals♻️ Beyond Petrochemicals

#Plastic production in 2019 generated the equivalent of 2.24 billion tonnes of CO2, or about 5% of global greenhouse gas #emissions --roughly 4x more emissions than were produced by aviation that year - says our Lab's Nihan Karali #Plastic sTreaty newscientist.com/article/242871…

How are things going at #INC4 you ask?

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Industry wants the treaty 'done' with focus on 'circularity and 'recycling'.

We want the the #PlasticsTreaty grounded in robust independent science.

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Plastic production harms our environment and blankets communities—often low income communities and communities of color—with toxic emissions. Our work to #BreakFreeFromPlastic is about justice. I thank Rev Yearwood ✊🏾 and risestjames for leading the way.
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Frontline grassroots leaders are working hard to push for a fair and effective treaty on #PlasticPollution that puts public health, human rights and the environment first, writes Heather McTeer Toney #Beyondpetrochemicals♻️ Beyond Petrochemicals #INC4 climatechangenews.com/2024/04/29/mor…

'Cancer Alley ☠️'

~ a clip from this week's fatherhoodspod with special guest, Rev Yearwood ✊🏾, and your hosts DJ EFN 🎤 Manny Montilla 🎧 #KGB ⚡️

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Throughout the #INC4 , we have been hearing some countries claiming that toxic chemicals ☠️ have “nothing to do with the #PlasticsTreaty , supposedly because they are regulated in other global agreements.” But is that true?

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In John Beard Jr.’s hometown of Port Arthur, TX there are hundreds of petrochemical facilities. John is at #INC4 to lend his voice & action to demand that the treaty addresses the entire plastics supply chain, chemicals of concern, pollution & waste management on a global scale.

Dr. Robert Bullard earns Earth Award from TIME Magazine | khou.com khou.com/article/news/l… @Bullardcenter #TimeEarthAwards

“A petrochemical boom would not end climate pollution; it would just hide it. This month’s regulation of toxic chemicals is just the first step toward blocking Big Oil’s pivot.”
OP-ED: by Rev Yearwood ✊🏾 & Sharon Lavigne risestjames
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Yesterday, we brought #EarthDay in by rewriting the story of plastic pollution & petrochemicals in Ottawa, Canada, for UN Environment Programme INC-4.

Check out this recap as @Revyearwood, Beyond Petrochemicals & Heather McTeer Toney #Beyondpetrochemicals♻️ took over for negotiations on a #PlasticsTreaty to #BeatPlasticPollution !

TOP STORY: With 34 petrochemical ‘plastics recycling’ plants proposed across U.S., a small PA town fights back -- and wins

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Beyond Plastics Clean Air Council Moms Clean Air Force #BreakFreeFromPlastic Plastic Pollutes PennFuture Center for International Environmental Law Beyond Petrochemicals

A healthy environment and a healthy economy go hand in hand. This Earth Day, we have all the tools we need to begin building a better future for SWPA. TribLive featured commentary by Ohio River Valley Institute's Joanne Kilgour and our Alison L. Steele ⬇️

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The global production of plastic has increased by an average of 3.6% per year since 2000, generating 2.24 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. That’s equal to 600+ coal-fired power plants.

For the future of our planet, and our health, we need to move away from plastic

Another petrochemical incident in Houston causes injuries. #SpillTracker spilltracker.org

Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Take action to end #plasticpollution now!
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