Lisa John Rogers
@lisajohn.bsky.social
News editor at Great Lakes Now (Detroit PBS). I write a bimonthly roundup on the latest PFAS news from around the region. Find it at greatlakesnow.org and follow our work at @greatlakesnow.bsky.social / art criticism other places
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Drivers around the Great Lakes region beware! In the weeks following “fall back,” collisions between wildlife and vehicles rises by 16%.
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Roads in the Great Lakes region get riskier after daylight saving ends | Great Lakes Now
Darker commutes and seasonal animal patterns make late fall one of the most dangerous times on regional roads.
www.greatlakesnow.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Drivers around the Great Lakes region beware! In the weeks following “fall back,” collisions between wildlife and vehicles rises by 16%.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
Darker commutes and seasonal animal patterns make late fall one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially in the Great Lakes region.
Here's what to know:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
Here's what to know:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
Roads in the Great Lakes region get riskier after daylight saving ends | Great Lakes Now
Darker commutes and seasonal animal patterns make late fall one of the most dangerous times on regional roads.
www.greatlakesnow.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Darker commutes and seasonal animal patterns make late fall one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially in the Great Lakes region.
Here's what to know:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
Here's what to know:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/road...
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50 years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank and 29 lives were lost.
A new excerpt from “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” looks at the legal battles families faced in the aftermath.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/fift...
A new excerpt from “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” looks at the legal battles families faced in the aftermath.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/fift...
Fifty years later: The little-known story of the families the Fitz left behind | Great Lakes Now
After the Edmund Fitzgerald sank, grieving families faced another storm: unequal insurance payouts, corporate pressure and a legal system stacked against them.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
50 years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank and 29 lives were lost.
A new excerpt from “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” looks at the legal battles families faced in the aftermath.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/fift...
A new excerpt from “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” looks at the legal battles families faced in the aftermath.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/fift...
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It's #GarWeek! Celebrate these living fossils by learning all about what makes this freshwater species known as "trash fish" so special in our latest conversation with @solomonrdavid.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
Why Gars Deserve a Week of Their Own | Great Lakes Now
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November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It's #GarWeek! Celebrate these living fossils by learning all about what makes this freshwater species known as "trash fish" so special in our latest conversation with @solomonrdavid.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
Loved getting this pitch.
We loved this story so much that we turned it into a segment for the November episode of @greatlakesnow.bsky.social. Which means some of our team (including me) ended up eating here. The whole experience was so memorable. Absolutely worth the drive.
We loved this story so much that we turned it into a segment for the November episode of @greatlakesnow.bsky.social. Which means some of our team (including me) ended up eating here. The whole experience was so memorable. Absolutely worth the drive.
Situated in a town of a little over a thousand people in Colon, Michigan, is an idyllic and pastoral outdoor dining experience. It’s become a hub for city folks traveling from Chicago, Detroit and Ann Arbor who are yearning to dine amongst tall timbers.
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Going Country at Farrand Hall | Great Lakes Now
How a small town dining experience is bringing the farm to the table.
www.greatlakesnow.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Loved getting this pitch.
We loved this story so much that we turned it into a segment for the November episode of @greatlakesnow.bsky.social. Which means some of our team (including me) ended up eating here. The whole experience was so memorable. Absolutely worth the drive.
We loved this story so much that we turned it into a segment for the November episode of @greatlakesnow.bsky.social. Which means some of our team (including me) ended up eating here. The whole experience was so memorable. Absolutely worth the drive.
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For #GarWeek, here is a juvenile gar from southern Green Bay that we encountered this summer. Look that those pectoral fins go! After length measurement, this fish was released on site. #GreatLakes
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
For #GarWeek, here is a juvenile gar from southern Green Bay that we encountered this summer. Look that those pectoral fins go! After length measurement, this fish was released on site. #GreatLakes
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An internal memo from Ontario’s electricity system operator outlines concerns with TC Energy’s large pumped storage proposal in Meaford, including cost overruns and an inability to meet short-term energy needs.
Story by @thenarwhal.ca:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/onta...
Story by @thenarwhal.ca:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/onta...
Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice | Great Lakes Now
An internal memo from Ontario’s electricity system operator outlines concerns with TC Energy’s large pumped storage proposal in Meaford, including cost overruns and an inability to meet short-term ene...
www.greatlakesnow.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
An internal memo from Ontario’s electricity system operator outlines concerns with TC Energy’s large pumped storage proposal in Meaford, including cost overruns and an inability to meet short-term energy needs.
Story by @thenarwhal.ca:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/onta...
Story by @thenarwhal.ca:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/11/onta...
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Electricity prices are rising everywhere, with some experts referring to them as the "new eggs" in the cost of living crisis.
For older people on fixed incomes, it's yet another strain on their finances. Women in particular are worried.
19thnews.org/2025/11/olde...
For older people on fixed incomes, it's yet another strain on their finances. Women in particular are worried.
19thnews.org/2025/11/olde...
‘Everything goes up except income’: Older women are struggling to keep up with rising electricity costs
As rates spike across the nation, penny-pinching isn’t feeling like enough for people on fixed incomes.
19thnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Electricity prices are rising everywhere, with some experts referring to them as the "new eggs" in the cost of living crisis.
For older people on fixed incomes, it's yet another strain on their finances. Women in particular are worried.
19thnews.org/2025/11/olde...
For older people on fixed incomes, it's yet another strain on their finances. Women in particular are worried.
19thnews.org/2025/11/olde...
It's #GarWeek! @solomonrdavid.bsky.social sat down with Great Lakes Now to discuss this misunderstood & ancient freshwater fish.
Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
Why Gars Deserve a Week of Their Own | Great Lakes Now
YouTube video by Great Lakes Now
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It's #GarWeek! @solomonrdavid.bsky.social sat down with Great Lakes Now to discuss this misunderstood & ancient freshwater fish.
Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...
I recently got the chance to speak with @talkecontome.bsky.social about a new study that looked at suicide rates in metropolitan areas around the U.S. and how this could help expand public health protocols to better support people in vulnerable mental health situations.
With suicide rates in the U.S. increasing by 37% the last two decades, researchers said this information could help give mental health providers a more holistic view on how to support their patients.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/new-...
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New study links seasonal pollen to higher suicide risk, experts warn | Great Lakes Now
An interview with a University of Michigan researcher who found a connection between high pollen days and mental health struggles, raising concerns about prevention and awareness.
www.greatlakesnow.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I recently got the chance to speak with @talkecontome.bsky.social about a new study that looked at suicide rates in metropolitan areas around the U.S. and how this could help expand public health protocols to better support people in vulnerable mental health situations.
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The US Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database, formerly maintained by NOAA, has a new home at @climatecentral.org, with the latest available data through June 2025. Explore the data:
Now at Climate Central: U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central
Climate Central is restarting this publicly accessible database that shines a light on the rising toll of weather and climate disasters.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The US Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database, formerly maintained by NOAA, has a new home at @climatecentral.org, with the latest available data through June 2025. Explore the data:
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Local officials see millions of dollars in tax revenue, but more than 950 residents who signed ballot petitions fear endless noise, pollution and higher electric rates.
Story by @insideclimatenews.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/mich...
Story by @insideclimatenews.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/mich...
A Michigan town hopes to stop a data center with a 2026 ballot initiative | Great Lakes Now
Local officials see millions of dollars in tax revenue, but more than 950 residents who signed ballot petitions fear endless noise, pollution and higher electric rates.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Local officials see millions of dollars in tax revenue, but more than 950 residents who signed ballot petitions fear endless noise, pollution and higher electric rates.
Story by @insideclimatenews.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/mich...
Story by @insideclimatenews.org: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/mich...
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UPDATE: The St. Clair health board voted to endorse the proposal to take steps to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water supplies.
The medical director's recommended restrictions could potentially apply to the Great Lakes Water Authority, which provides water to nearly 40% of Michigan.
The medical director's recommended restrictions could potentially apply to the Great Lakes Water Authority, which provides water to nearly 40% of Michigan.
Health panel endorses move to prohibit water fluoridation
St. Clair County’s health board endorsed Dr. Nevin’s plan to bar fluoridation, citing new research and a recent federal court ruling.
www.thetimesherald.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
UPDATE: The St. Clair health board voted to endorse the proposal to take steps to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water supplies.
The medical director's recommended restrictions could potentially apply to the Great Lakes Water Authority, which provides water to nearly 40% of Michigan.
The medical director's recommended restrictions could potentially apply to the Great Lakes Water Authority, which provides water to nearly 40% of Michigan.
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Hundreds of shipwrecks lie beneath the waves of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 🚢🌊
Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum, from exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, to a glass-bottom boat tour, and even snorkeling above a sunken ship.
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Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum, from exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, to a glass-bottom boat tour, and even snorkeling above a sunken ship.
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Exploring Thunder Bay's Sunken Wrecks | Great Lakes Now
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October 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hundreds of shipwrecks lie beneath the waves of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 🚢🌊
Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum, from exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, to a glass-bottom boat tour, and even snorkeling above a sunken ship.
youtu.be/Ptovlkw2zmk
Ian Solomon set out to explore this underwater museum, from exhibits at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, to a glass-bottom boat tour, and even snorkeling above a sunken ship.
youtu.be/Ptovlkw2zmk
How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants.
This is the final installment in @greatlakesnow.bsky.social's 3-part series on climate migration in the region:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/how-...
This is the final installment in @greatlakesnow.bsky.social's 3-part series on climate migration in the region:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/how-...
How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants | Great Lakes Now
For the first time in 70 years, Buffalo’s population is rising, partly due to Puerto Ricans relocating after the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants.
This is the final installment in @greatlakesnow.bsky.social's 3-part series on climate migration in the region:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/how-...
This is the final installment in @greatlakesnow.bsky.social's 3-part series on climate migration in the region:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/how-...
From @greatlakesnow.bsky.social, the 2nd in our 3-part series about climate migration:
Could climate migration bring new life to shrinking towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or will rising costs & lagging infrastructure get in the way of population growth?
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/clim...
Could climate migration bring new life to shrinking towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or will rising costs & lagging infrastructure get in the way of population growth?
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/clim...
Boom or burden? Climate migration’s impact on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula | Great Lakes Now
Could climate migration bring new life to shrinking towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or will rising costs and lagging infrastructure get in the way of population growth?
www.greatlakesnow.org
September 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
From @greatlakesnow.bsky.social, the 2nd in our 3-part series about climate migration:
Could climate migration bring new life to shrinking towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or will rising costs & lagging infrastructure get in the way of population growth?
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/clim...
Could climate migration bring new life to shrinking towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or will rising costs & lagging infrastructure get in the way of population growth?
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/clim...
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On the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron, whitefish need a miracle. Now, some want to relocate fish en masse to inland waters to preserve dying bloodlines.
Story by @bridgemi.com:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/time...
Story by @bridgemi.com:
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Time running out for Great Lakes whitefish. Can ponds become their Noah’s Ark? | Great Lakes Now
On the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron, whitefish need a miracle. Now, some want to relocate fish en masse to inland waters to preserve dying bloodlines.
www.greatlakesnow.org
September 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron, whitefish need a miracle. Now, some want to relocate fish en masse to inland waters to preserve dying bloodlines.
Story by @bridgemi.com:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/time...
Story by @bridgemi.com:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/time...
From @greatlakesnow.bsky.social, the 1st in our 3-part series about climate migration:
“Ann Arbor, Buffalo & Cleveland — it tends to be the biggest cities [discussing climate migration] because they have established planning departments & the officers.”
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/how-...
“Ann Arbor, Buffalo & Cleveland — it tends to be the biggest cities [discussing climate migration] because they have established planning departments & the officers.”
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/how-...
How Great Lakes cities are preparing for climate migration | Great Lakes Now
Cleveland hopes to thrive as a climate refuge, but some fear gentrification and extractive development will leave longtime residents behind.
www.greatlakesnow.org
September 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From @greatlakesnow.bsky.social, the 1st in our 3-part series about climate migration:
“Ann Arbor, Buffalo & Cleveland — it tends to be the biggest cities [discussing climate migration] because they have established planning departments & the officers.”
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/how-...
“Ann Arbor, Buffalo & Cleveland — it tends to be the biggest cities [discussing climate migration] because they have established planning departments & the officers.”
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/how-...
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As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride "industrial waste," state and local governments are pulling back — upending a decades-long public health success story.
Story by @propublica.org:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/fluo...
Story by @propublica.org:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/fluo...
Amid rise of RFK Jr., officials waver on drinking water fluoridation — even in the state where it started | Great Lakes Now
As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride "industrial waste," state and local governments are pulling back — upending a decades-long public health success story.
Story by @propublica.org:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/fluo...
Story by @propublica.org:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/fluo...
My first segment for Great Lakes Now. Grateful to be able to cover a topic like the rights of nature.
We looked into NY's "Great Lakes Bill of Rights," & the history of the short-lived "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" (spoiler...it was challenged in court by agricultural company, Drewes Farms).
We looked into NY's "Great Lakes Bill of Rights," & the history of the short-lived "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" (spoiler...it was challenged in court by agricultural company, Drewes Farms).
When we think about who has rights under the law, we usually think of people or organizations. But what about nature?
A growing movement argues that natural resources, like the Great Lakes, should have guaranteed rights.
youtu.be/wOqZhZmbfGo
A growing movement argues that natural resources, like the Great Lakes, should have guaranteed rights.
youtu.be/wOqZhZmbfGo
Should the lakes have rights? | Great Lakes Now
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September 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My first segment for Great Lakes Now. Grateful to be able to cover a topic like the rights of nature.
We looked into NY's "Great Lakes Bill of Rights," & the history of the short-lived "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" (spoiler...it was challenged in court by agricultural company, Drewes Farms).
We looked into NY's "Great Lakes Bill of Rights," & the history of the short-lived "Lake Erie Bill of Rights" (spoiler...it was challenged in court by agricultural company, Drewes Farms).
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the PFAS Reduction Act into law on August 15. More regional PFAS news:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/illi...
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs PFAS Reduction Act | Great Lakes Now
More PFAS news with millions of Americans drinking contaminated water, and concerns in Wisconsin over a drilling operation.
www.greatlakesnow.org
August 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the PFAS Reduction Act into law on August 15. More regional PFAS news:
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/illi...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/illi...
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After working at the Grand Portage National Monument, Sofia Vanderlan built a birch bark canoe in honor of her ancestors’ Great Lakes tradition and heritage.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
After working at the Grand Portage National Monument, Sofia Vanderlan built a birch bark canoe in honor of her ancestors’ Great Lakes tradition and heritage.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/nibi...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/nibi...
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Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is suing Ohio for letting Tesla open car dealerships in the state but not letting other manufacturers do the same.
Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/ev-m...
Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/ev-m...
EV maker Rivian sues Ohio, claims state unfairly favors Tesla | Great Lakes Now
More energy news with Great Lakes states losing more than $1 billion for solar and an Illinois city quitting its power provider over coal.
www.greatlakesnow.org
August 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is suing Ohio for letting Tesla open car dealerships in the state but not letting other manufacturers do the same.
Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/ev-m...
Catch the latest energy news from around the region: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/ev-m...
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A new @umich.edu model shows that extreme temperature swings are reshaping the Great Lakes with big implications for ecosystems, industries and climate resilience.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/heat...
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Heat waves and cold snaps: Study finds the Great Lakes have entered an era of extremes | Great Lakes Now
A new University of Michigan model shows that extreme temperature swings are reshaping the Great Lakes with big implications for ecosystems, industries and climate resilience.
www.greatlakesnow.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A new @umich.edu model shows that extreme temperature swings are reshaping the Great Lakes with big implications for ecosystems, industries and climate resilience.
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/heat...
www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/08/heat...
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Plastics Treaty Talks Collapse Without A Deal After “Chaotic” Negotiations
@mcivillini.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...
@mcivillini.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com
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Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after "chaotic" negotiations
UN talks ran into overtime, ending with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production and the way forward unclear
www.climatechangenews.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Plastics Treaty Talks Collapse Without A Deal After “Chaotic” Negotiations
@mcivillini.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...
@mcivillini.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...