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CLIMATE ONE REFRESH — Big Plastic: The New Big Oil
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Plastics are everywhere. And while we’ve known for a long time that plastics and our environment aren’t a good mix, it's becoming apparent that they’re massive climate polluters too. The production of plastics alone produces about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. After what is often a single use, the resulting waste continues releasing the greenhouse gasses ethylene and methane as it breaks apart.
Yet, as petrochemical companies pay lip service ending fuel production, they are pouring resources into plastics production. How do we wrap up our reliance on plastics?
This episode originally aired on May 10, 2024, following the fourth negotiating session of the Global Plastics Treaty. This update includes a new interview with David Azoulay on the latest treaty negotiations.
Guests:
Diane Wilson, Founder and Director, San Antonio Bay Waterkeeper
Jane Patton, U.S. Fossil Economy Campaign Manager, Center for International Environmental Law
Susannah Scott, Professor of Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara
David Azoulay, Director of Environmental Health, Center for International Environmental Law
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