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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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The carbon footprint of meals is to be displayed on select menus at the National University of Singapore. But convenience-conscious students are sceptical that the initiative will inspire environmentally-friendly dining.
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