The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 5th December 2024

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A cut in time: On the plastic pollution problem

Economic costs of ban on plastic must be seen with its ill-effects on health

Despite a week of wrangling (conflict or disagreement), an ambitious endeavour (an attempt or effort) piloted by the United Nations Environment Programme to phase out plastic turned out to be a failure. The Global Plastics Treaty is the result of a resolution by member-countries of the United Nations, passed in 2022, to ‘end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.’ Over the next two years, countries met five times, including the latest (billed as the final one), to create a broad framework agreement. The UN resolution of 2022 was deemed historic as it gave the impression that the world was unanimous that plastic pollution could only be addressed through globally coordinated action. However, it is the solution to the problem that has proven to be divisive (causing disagreement or disharmony). Of the nearly 170 countries gathered at the fifth round of meetings in Busan, roughly half — led by the European Union and supported by Pacific island-nations — were of the view that despite the usefulness of plastic and its significant role in enabling mass consumption through the modern era, its relative indestructibility (the quality of being impossible to destroy) was now an environmental hazard. It had begun to seep into the bodies of animals, both of the land and sea, and had progressed to be much more than an eyesore in the form of litter flowing out of overwhelmed municipal recycling systems.

The claim that better recycling and re-use will redeem the situation, these nations believe, is a pipe dream (an unrealistic or impractical hope) and, therefore, imposing gradual cuts on the source of plastic, virgin polymer, was the only effective route to ending plastic pollution. However, many of the large developing countries, and those with economies premised on the extraction of oil and petrochemical refining, baulk (hesitate or refuse to proceed) at such a proposal. They view calls to cut plastic production as trade barriers masquerading as environmentalism. They view the framing of the plastic pollution problem as one that requires regulating production as something that goes beyond the intent of the 2022 resolution. While talks have stalled, it is likely that countries will reconvene next year — possibly with a fresh perspective — and get beyond the impasse (a situation where no progress can be made) more creatively. India has chosen to side with the countries that are averse (having a strong dislike or opposition) to production cuts; yet, it must acknowledge that its capacity to recycle plastic is only about a third of the plastic that is annually introduced. The indispensability (the quality of being absolutely necessary) of plastic to the economy cannot be a permanent excuse to delay action on evaluating its health impacts on people in India, its ecology and marine environment. A planned exit is always better than finding oneself on the wrong side of history.

Hindu Vocab Wordlist 5th December 2024

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1. Wrangling

Definition: (noun) the process of arguing, usually over something that is not important.

Example: There was a lot of wrangling over the decision.

2. Endeavour

Definition: (noun) an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult.

Example: She is involved in scientific endeavours to solve global problems.

3. Divisive

Definition: (adjective) causing disagreement between people.

Example: The issue of taxes is highly divisive in politics.

4. Indestructibility

Definition: (noun) the quality of being impossible to destroy.

Example: The indestructibility of the material makes it perfect for construction.

5. Pipe dream

Definition: (noun) a hope or plan that is impossible to achieve.

Example: Her dream of becoming a famous singer was just a pipe dream.

6. Baulk

Definition: (verb) to refuse to do something, or to hesitate or be unwilling to do something.

Example: He baulked at the idea of moving to a new country.

7. Impasse

Definition: (noun) a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

Example: Negotiations reached an impasse when both sides refused to compromise.

8. Averse

Definition: (adjective) having a strong feeling of opposition or dislike.

Example: She is averse to using plastic for environmental reasons.

9. Indispensability

Definition: (noun) the quality of being absolutely necessary or essential.

Example: The indispensability of the internet in modern life cannot be overstated.

10. Ecology

Definition: (noun) the scientific study of the relationship between living things and their environment.

Example: The ecology of the rainforest is diverse and complex.

Hindu Vocab Master 5th December 2024 with Synonyms & Antonyms

Here are the synonyms and antonyms of all the difficult words in Hindu Vocab Master for 5th December 2024:

Word	Synonyms	Antonyms
Wrangling	Disagreement, Argument, Conflict, Quarrel	Agreement, Harmony, Consensus, Accord
Endeavour	Attempt, Effort, Try, Venture	Laziness, Inactivity, Neglect, Idleness
Divisive	Controversial, Polarizing, Disruptive, Discordant	Unifying, Harmonious, Cooperative, Peaceful
Indestructibility	Durability, Toughness, Strength, Resilience	Fragility, Weakness, Vulnerability, Delicacy
Pipe dream	Fantasy, Illusion, Delusion, Wishful thinking	Reality, Practicality, Feasibility, Fact
Baulk	Hesitate, Resist, Reject, Stumble	Accept, Agree, Proceed, Agree to
Impasse	Deadlock, Stalemate, Standstill, Blockade	Breakthrough, Progress, Solution, Resolution
Averse	Opposed, Disinclined, Reluctant, Unwilling	Willing, Eager, Favorable, Inclined
Indispensability	Necessity, Essentialness, Importance, Vitality	Nonessential, Unnecessary, Superfluous, Dispensable
Ecology	Environment, Biology, Ecosystem, Habitat	N/A (Ecology is a specific field, so it lacks direct antonyms)