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Chellie Pingree
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Plastic pellet contamination in New England
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Latest: New England waterways face surge of plastic pellet pollution, spurring federal legislation
In early July 2026, reports emerged that tiny plastic pellets, or nurdles, were found contaminating shellfish and waterways across the New England region. The initial observations highlighted the potential for these part