Jen Iris Allan
@jenirisallan.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer, Cardiff Uni. Regular Earth Negotiations Bulletin writer. Research, writing, and comms about climate and pollution crises. 🇨🇦
How does this happen?
1. There's no labelling requirement. Unless a country tests the product, there's no way to know what chemicals are in it.
That's expensive, time consuming, and beyond many countries' capacity.
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
1. There's no labelling requirement. Unless a country tests the product, there's no way to know what chemicals are in it.
That's expensive, time consuming, and beyond many countries' capacity.
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
New Report: Hazardous chemicals in Shein clothing continue to violate EU limits - Greenpeace European Unit
BClothing from online retailer Shein still contains hazardous chemicals, according to a new report by Greenpeace Germany. Eighteen of a total of 56 tested garments (32 percent) from the Chinese&helli...
www.greenpeace.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How does this happen?
1. There's no labelling requirement. Unless a country tests the product, there's no way to know what chemicals are in it.
That's expensive, time consuming, and beyond many countries' capacity.
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
1. There's no labelling requirement. Unless a country tests the product, there's no way to know what chemicals are in it.
That's expensive, time consuming, and beyond many countries' capacity.
www.greenpeace.org/eu-unit/issu...
Is this the framing we want?
We can't recycle out of the problem.
Most plastics are hard to recycle or have no viable market after recycling.
What happened to turning off the tap?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We can't recycle out of the problem.
Most plastics are hard to recycle or have no viable market after recycling.
What happened to turning off the tap?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds
Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economy
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Is this the framing we want?
We can't recycle out of the problem.
Most plastics are hard to recycle or have no viable market after recycling.
What happened to turning off the tap?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We can't recycle out of the problem.
Most plastics are hard to recycle or have no viable market after recycling.
What happened to turning off the tap?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🗓️ #BlackFriday is approaching, and products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals.
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗓️ #BlackFriday is approaching, and products on sale may contain #HarmfulChemicals.
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
🔍 When buying items, look out for eco labels like the #EUecolabel, Blue Angel, and Nordic Swan.
For more advice check out our latest news story ➡️ buff.ly/hYVvCAZ
Maybe it's OK that COP31 won't be in Australia
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Maybe it's OK that COP31 won't be in Australia
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How Fossil-Fuel Companies Are Driving Plastic Production and Pollution | Scientific American www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
How the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s Pivot to Plastic Is Polluting Our Planet
To keep profits rolling in, oil and gas companies want to turn fossil fuels into a mounting pile of packaging and other plastic products
www.scientificamerican.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
How Fossil-Fuel Companies Are Driving Plastic Production and Pollution | Scientific American www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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🤑It’s #BlackFriday soon, and we’ve put together advice on avoiding #HarmfulChemicals when shopping the sales.
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🤑It’s #BlackFriday soon, and we’ve put together advice on avoiding #HarmfulChemicals when shopping the sales.
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
🔍Many types of products may contain harmful chemicals, from cosmetics to cooking equipment, but there are easy steps you can take to avoid them!
More in our news story 👉 buff.ly/eOZp2cN
Since this is making the rounds, some context 🧵
Fossil fuel interests will always be at COP. Countries protect these interests, including the state owned oil companies.
They have a seat at the table in a way others don't.
Banning these orgs won't change that
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel interests will always be at COP. Countries protect these interests, including the state owned oil companies.
They have a seat at the table in a way others don't.
Banning these orgs won't change that
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Since this is making the rounds, some context 🧵
Fossil fuel interests will always be at COP. Countries protect these interests, including the state owned oil companies.
They have a seat at the table in a way others don't.
Banning these orgs won't change that
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel interests will always be at COP. Countries protect these interests, including the state owned oil companies.
They have a seat at the table in a way others don't.
Banning these orgs won't change that
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Huge COPs are an equity issue.
We don't hear marginalised voices above the din of who can afford the pavilions, flights, comms teams, or hosting.
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
We don't hear marginalised voices above the din of who can afford the pavilions, flights, comms teams, or hosting.
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
The UN climate talks have become too big for their own good
Cop30 will have 50,000 delegates. But bigger Cops are not better Cops.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Huge COPs are an equity issue.
We don't hear marginalised voices above the din of who can afford the pavilions, flights, comms teams, or hosting.
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
We don't hear marginalised voices above the din of who can afford the pavilions, flights, comms teams, or hosting.
theconversation.com/the-un-clima...
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Why I'm not going to COP30:
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
October 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Why I'm not going to COP30:
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
How's everyone holding up?
Let's go Blue Jays
Let's go Blue Jays
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
How's everyone holding up?
Let's go Blue Jays
Let's go Blue Jays
Colonel Saunders is a Blue Jays fan.
October 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Colonel Saunders is a Blue Jays fan.
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The U.S. ranks 128th out of 163 nations in the 2025 Global Peace Index, behind countries like South Africa, Kenya & Uganda. The report uses 23 indicators across three domains: Societal Safety & Security, Ongoing Domestic & International Conflict, & Militarization. #Peace ktla.com/news/nationw...
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The U.S. ranks 128th out of 163 nations in the 2025 Global Peace Index, behind countries like South Africa, Kenya & Uganda. The report uses 23 indicators across three domains: Societal Safety & Security, Ongoing Domestic & International Conflict, & Militarization. #Peace ktla.com/news/nationw...
Why isn't Shania amping up the Blue Jays crowd?
Let's go Jays
Let's go Jays
a woman in a top hat and gloves is holding a microphone .
ALT: a woman in a top hat and gloves is holding a microphone .
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Why isn't Shania amping up the Blue Jays crowd?
Let's go Jays
Let's go Jays
Why I'm not going to COP30:
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
October 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Why I'm not going to COP30:
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
1/? Hypocrisy: I've heard government ministers urge a phase-out of fossil fuels, at the same time as coal projects are approved at home.
Last year, a minister received a standing ovation after gutting the decision behind closed doors.
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PM 2.5 pollution contributes to 4.9million deaths a year globally. You can filter our Watershed Pollution Map to show PM 2.5 emissions in UK + it's clear petrol vehicles, oil rigs, wood burners + shipping are making big contributions to this type of pollution.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
PM 2.5 pollution contributes to 4.9million deaths a year globally. You can filter our Watershed Pollution Map to show PM 2.5 emissions in UK + it's clear petrol vehicles, oil rigs, wood burners + shipping are making big contributions to this type of pollution.
share.google/ypDFsinf0dJL...
share.google/ypDFsinf0dJL...
The Blue Jays are trying to shorten my life
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Blue Jays are trying to shorten my life
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When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact. n.pr/4nLAI7A
After Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack
When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.
n.pr
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact. n.pr/4nLAI7A
Markets are doing the work.
Governments need to step in to make sure there's equal access.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Governments need to step in to make sure there's equal access.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Markets are doing the work.
Governments need to step in to make sure there's equal access.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Governments need to step in to make sure there's equal access.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The best way to defend multilateralism is by delivering results. @jenirisallan.bsky.social and Peter Dauvergne points to a practical way forward for countries interested in stopping plastic pollution, in @science.org www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty
Negotiators again failed to finalize the text for a global plastics treaty in Geneva in August 2025. The talks exposed two harsh truths. Consensus on the treaty text, where no state formally objects, ...
www.science.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The best way to defend multilateralism is by delivering results. @jenirisallan.bsky.social and Peter Dauvergne points to a practical way forward for countries interested in stopping plastic pollution, in @science.org www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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I've built a career trying to help make global governance work.
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty
Negotiators again failed to finalize the text for a global plastics treaty in Geneva in August 2025. The talks exposed two harsh truths. Consensus on the treaty text, where no state formally objects, ...
www.science.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I've built a career trying to help make global governance work.
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I've built a career trying to help make global governance work.
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty
Negotiators again failed to finalize the text for a global plastics treaty in Geneva in August 2025. The talks exposed two harsh truths. Consensus on the treaty text, where no state formally objects, ...
www.science.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I've built a career trying to help make global governance work.
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
For plastics, maybe the UN isn't the right place.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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POPRC is strengthening ties with the POPs Global Monitoring Programme.
The last global monitoring assessment showed that the Stockholm Convention is working -- ridding the world of the most dangerous chemicals (including forever chemicals). @brsconventions.bsky.social
The last global monitoring assessment showed that the Stockholm Convention is working -- ridding the world of the most dangerous chemicals (including forever chemicals). @brsconventions.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
POPRC is strengthening ties with the POPs Global Monitoring Programme.
The last global monitoring assessment showed that the Stockholm Convention is working -- ridding the world of the most dangerous chemicals (including forever chemicals). @brsconventions.bsky.social
The last global monitoring assessment showed that the Stockholm Convention is working -- ridding the world of the most dangerous chemicals (including forever chemicals). @brsconventions.bsky.social
This is great news. The global ban has tightened up over the years.
Each time it became stronger, science was at the center.
Each time it became stronger, science was at the center.
POPRC has learned that some major producers have stopped producing and exporting PFOS, a #foreverchemical.
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This is great news. The global ban has tightened up over the years.
Each time it became stronger, science was at the center.
Each time it became stronger, science was at the center.
Only 3 of 30 broke down...
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Here's what happens when 'compostable' products become litter | CBC News
Single-use plastic items are a substantial contributor to litter across Canada, but compostable alternatives can follow a similar path. Marketplace set out to determine how items would break down if t...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Only 3 of 30 broke down...
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www.cbc.ca/news/marketp...