Prof. Bethanie Carney Almroth faced harassment during United Nations-hosted negotiations in Ottawa aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Representatives of a large US chemical company aggressively confronted her, accusing her of spreading misinformation. Despite filing official reports with the UN about the harassment, the aggressors continued to attend subsequent meetings. Almroth noted that intimidation was not isolated, as she had faced similar challenges in various contexts, often feeling the need to protect her privacy from potential surveillance. Numerous sources revealed significant infiltration of the negotiations by corporate lobbyists and industrial interests, raising concerns over their influence within the UN Environment Programme.
Bethanie Carney Almroth described a hostile environment during the UN negotiations on plastic pollution, with personal harassment and intimidation by representatives of chemical companies.
Carney Almroth reported taking extensive measures for her privacy, including using a screen protector on her phone to prevent surveillance during negotiations.
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