The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide
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Pippa Neill Environment reporter
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A collision between two ships at the Port of Tyne has resulted in a spill of approximately one billion plastic nurdles into the River Tyne. Local authorities have warned residents to avoid the pellets, which pose a significant threat to marine life.
Local residents said nurdles covered the whole stretch of South Shields beach. Local residents said nurdles covered the whole stretch of South Shields beach. Pollution Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared
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