Global Summit in South Korea Aims to Tackle Plastic Waste Crisis

Negotiators from various countries are meeting in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution before an end-of-year deadline. The talks have been stalled due to resistance from the oil and gas industry, but recent signals from the Biden administration suggest potential U.S. support for stronger measures. Key issues include limiting plastic production, regulating hazardous chemicals, and creating a circular economy. With the U.S. election of Donald Trump, concerns arise about U.S. commitment, but global action remains crucial to address the escalating plastic waste crisis.