Marine conservation charity and community action group
A collision at the Port of Tyne has released up to a billion nurdles into the North Sea, prompting the largest volunteer-led clean-up along the North East coast. Authorities warn the pellets could persist for years, threaten wildlife, and draw scrutiny over response times and accountability.
Campaigners have urged the government to reform or reverse privatisation of the water sector amid protests, petitions and a surge of public concern following a series of sewage pollution incidents and a high-profile documentary.