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YESTERDAY: #BreakFreeFromPlastic members & allies rallied in solidarity of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, which faces a #benzene release due to INEOS Styrolution facility since April 16th. All this has been happening at the same time as the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations! UN Environment Programme(🧵)

The sixth day of #INC4 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty has consisted of substantial negotiations and a plenary. Here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs ✅ lows ❌as well as the key stories from today:

'We know from disasters like the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory how important it is that companies take responsibility for environmental harm and human rights abuses in their value chains.' - ClientEarth lawyer Amandine Van Den Berghe. forbes.com/sites/feliciaj…

Watch ClientEarth attorney Camille Sippel explain our case representing a group of Coloradans who have been directly affected by zombie wells on their properties and how we’re seeking to hold oil and gas companies accountable for their toxic mess. brnw.ch/21wJghV

Last night at the UN Global #PlasticsTreaty negotiations, Janelle Nahmabin, council member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, delivered a powerful speech urging govts to ensure stricter regulations, cut plastic production, & uphold #IndigenousRights . Steven Guilbeault Justin Trudeau

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The fifth day of #INC4 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty has concluded after a day full of subgroup discussions. Here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs ✅ lows ❌as well as the key stories from today:

The fourth day of #INC4 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty has concluded after a day of contact groups, subgroups, and plenary. Here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs ✅ lows ❌as well as the key stories from today (🧵)

NEWS: Biden to tackle zombie wells 📢

In a major win for communities and the environment, the Biden administration has unveiled new reforms to help stop fossil fuel companies from abandoning polluting zombie wells on federal land across the US. Read more brnw.ch/21wJeYg

Just 60 companies are responsible for half of the world's plastic pollution, a new report shows.

It's never been clearer that we are drowning in plastic. We need to put a stop to its production at the source.

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Earlier this month, a group of determined older Swiss women achieved a groundbreaking victory in the fight against the climate crisis 🌍✨Hear straight from our CEO Laura Clarke OBE as she dives into the heart of this historic moment. standard.co.uk/comment/climat…

On Monday, the contenders for the position of President of the European Commission will debate in Maastricht. I have a question for them: as we are facing a climate, nature and pollution crisis, what will they prioritize to protect us and the planet? #MaastrichtDebate POLITICOEurope

📢 NEW: 196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered to participate for the critical #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty talks in Ottawa.

That’s more participants than the entire EU delegation, scientists, and Indigenous Peoples.

The third day of #INC4 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty is continuing late into the evening. Here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs ✅ lows ❌as well as the key stories from today 🧵 UN Environment Programme