France's President Macron warns of impending plastic pollution crisis.

French President Emmanuel Macron warns that plastic pollution is a "time bomb" as delegates from 175 nations meet in Paris to negotiate an international treaty to end plastic waste. Macron called for an end to the current "globalised and unsustainable" production model and urged nations to reduce the production of plastics based on fossil fuels and ban single-use plastics. The negotiations will also include discussions on "polluter pays" schemes and a tax on new plastic production. Environmental groups are encouraged but concerned that the treaty may not include targets to reduce overall plastic production.