Hey there! 🌟 Did you know that leaders from all over the world have been trying to come up with a big plan to help our planet by stopping plastic pollution? For more than two years, they’ve been meeting at the United Nations (that’s like a huge team meeting for countries) to talk about it. But they still haven’t agreed on a plan! 😯
One of the big ideas they discussed was called “mandatory caps on plastic production”. This means setting a limit on how much plastic factories can make. Many environmental groups think this is super important. Why? Because making less plastic means less plastic ending up in our oceans, forests, and even inside animals! 🐢🌲
However, in the latest talks, the United States decided not to support this idea anymore. This made it harder for everyone to agree. Some countries believe that to really stop plastic pollution and keep people healthy, we need to make less plastic. After all, plastic doesn’t disappear easily and can harm nature and us! 🌿
On the other hand, some people, especially those connected to companies that make plastic (called the petrochemical industry), are worried. They think that making less plastic might lead to fewer jobs and could hurt the economy. They want to make sure people can keep working and businesses can keep running. 💼
It’s a tough situation! But experts from all sides are still talking and trying to find a solution that works for everyone. Let’s hope they can agree soon so we can all work together to keep our planet clean and healthy! Remember, even small actions like recycling or using reusable bottles can make a big difference. You can help too! ♻️💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
