Nations debate limiting plastic production as they draft a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Negotiators are working on a new draft of a global plastic pollution treaty, but it lacks provisions to limit plastic production or address harmful chemicals. About 100 countries want to impose production caps and address cleanup, while oil and gas-producing nations prefer a focus on better waste management and reuse. The draft aims to reduce problematic plastic products and promote redesign for recyclability. However, the divide between these groups is widening, with no agreement in sight as negotiations near their end.