Global plastic pollution treaty in the works despite obstacles.

The UN-sponsored Paris summit on plastic pollution has agreed to aim for a first draft of a global treaty on the issue by November, with hopes for a final deal before the end of 2024. The annual production of plastic has more than doubled in 20 years to 460 million tonnes, and could triple by 2060 if nothing is done. Negotiations will continue in Kenya, Canada, and South Korea, despite diverging ambitions and opposing pressure from certain industries and oil-producing countries.