'We are urging the U.N. to listen to the millions of people around the world who want an end to plastic pollution, rather than the interests of the oil and gas lobby.'
Plc, and Dow Inc. have expressed support for a global agreement to tackle" global plastic pollution, they have privately been"devising strategies to persuade conference participants to reject any deal that would limit plastic manufacturing."
They're also urging the U.N. to control"polluting industries' infiltration of negotiation spaces" and guarantee that"the voices of independent scientists are heard."
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