As global negotiators gather in Busan to tackle plastic pollution, a sense of urgency permeates discussions, reflecting the need for a binding treaty to curb massive plastic waste production.
Despite previous engagement, the U.S. under Trump has shown reluctance to support a treaty, leaving many delegates worried about the feasibility of an agreement in light of opposition from major fossil fuel nations.
The consensus among delegates highlights the severity of the plastic crisis, with nearly half a billion tons produced annually, leading to significant environmental damage and wildlife ingestion.
Research suggesting a truckload of plastic entering the ocean every minute underscores the immediacy of the problem, pointing to the necessity for collaborative international efforts to combat plastic waste.
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