France Is Facing a Mysterious 'Nightmare' of Tiny Plastic Pellets

Gizmodo : Environment, Economy

For the past year on the coast of France, the waves crashing ashore have borne evidence of an unsettling mystery. An untold number of tiny plastic pellets are landing on the beaches of Brittany, Pays de la Loire, and elsewhere.

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A mother holds her baby above the ocean, which is filled with plastic items like baby bottles, diapers, and wipes.
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