Chile’s Julio Cordano elected chair of UN plastic pollution treaty talks

Published on February 9, 2026

The position had been vacant for four months amid a deadlock in negotiations for the treaty to curb global plastic pollution.

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Taiwan delays 20 per cent renewables target beyond 2026 as tighter solar rules slow rollout

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The government shifts focus to rooftop solar and offshore wind, says power supply will remain stable despite regulatory curbs and nuclear restart uncertainty.

Green hydrogen hype has dried up. This US startup is pressing on.

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