The collapse of a sixth round of U.N. talks aimed at curbing plastic output has dimmed hopes of tackling a source of pollution and left many pessimistic about a global deal during Donald Trump's time in the White House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/19/sustainability/us-plastics-pollution-deal-geneva/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #sustainability #plastic #pollution #environment #us #donaldtrump #republicans #un