Singapore climate group calls for pollution tax and production cuts ahead of crucial plastic treaty negotiations

Published on September 5, 2024

In an open letter to government negotiators headed to Busan for the talks, activists called on the city-state to adopt a leadership position in tackling pollution by pushing for a tax on producers and a more transparent supply chain.

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