Global Leaders Struggle to Reach Consensus on Reducing Plastic Pollution

Nations remain divided on how to tackle plastic pollution after a week of UN talks, with some calling for a global treaty and others advocating for voluntary measures. The discussions focused on reducing plastic waste, improving recycling, and promoting sustainable waste management. However, some countries, including the US, opposed the idea of a binding agreement, while others argued that voluntary measures would not be sufficient to address the scale of the problem.