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# Plastic pellet spillage off northern Spain threatens wildlife

Countless plastic pellets have washed up on northern Spain's shores, prompting an environmental emergency declaration. A shipping container fell off a vessel, releasing millions of tiny plastic balls used in plastic product fabrication. Fish can mistake them for eggs, entering the food chain and posing risks to marine and human life. Greenpeace estimates millions of pellets were lost, urging oversight to determine if the shipping company exercised proper precautions. The European Commission proposed measures in October to prevent plastic pellet mishandling, requiring debate among EU member states. The incident highlights the urgent need for effective regulations on plastic waste. ([Huff Post)](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spain-plastic-pellets_n_659e8090e4b0bfe5ff655758#:~:text=NOIA%2C%20Spain%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94,a%20transport%20vessel%20last%20month)

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