Global plastic treaty talks collapse in the face of oil states' opposition to curbing plastic pollution

More than 100 countries are in favor of reducing plastic production, but negotiations on a global treaty to address plastic pollution have broken down due to disagreements between countries. Oil-rich nations are pushing for a focus on plastic waste, while most nations want to cap production. As a result, the talks have failed to reach an agreement, with the delegates saying they will reconvene in the future to try again.