Negotiations at the UN in Geneva on a global plastics treaty have ended without an agreement. Deadlock persists over caps on plastic production versus waste management. Delegates vow to continue talks amid calls for urgent action to curb pollution.
The findings suggest a crucial link between early exposure to BPA and the possible long-term health of the male reproductive system, the researchers say.
Melamine and cyan uric acid were found in nearly all study participants' samples, but the highest levels were found in women of colour and those with greater exposure to tobacco.
As the new year arrives, Dia says, "Just one positive resolution can have a far-reaching impact on the well-being of mother earth but five can be potentially transformative."
