Greenpeace activists board tanker in South Korea to demand global plastic production cuts

Greenpeace activists boarded the petrochemical tanker Buena Alba in South Korea on Saturday, demanding a global treaty to cut plastic production. They painted "PLASTIC KILLS" on the ship and set up tents, halting operations for over nine hours. The protest coincides with the final hours of UN negotiations in Busan, where countries are discussing a legally binding plastics treaty. Activists are calling for a 75% reduction in plastic production by 2040, citing concerns over rising plastic waste and climate impact. Tensions escalated as the ship's crew attempted to disrupt the protest with loud noises and laser lights. South Korean coast guard officials are investigating the protest, which highlights the influence of petrochemical lobbyists at the treaty talks.