News brief

World plastics ban. The world’s nations finished a round of negotiations early on April 30 on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetings. The talk shifted in Ottawa, Ontario, from sharing ideas to negotiating treaty language. Limiting how much plastic is manufactured globally is on the table. Work on the treaty will continue between now and the next meeting. Many traveled to Ottawa from communities affected by plastic manufacturing and pollution. Negotiators aim to finalize the treaty this fall.