PLASTIC BEADS SPREADING ON SUSSEX COAST AFTER ‘CATASTROPHIC’ SPILL, MEETING TOLD
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✍️ A massive spill of plastic beads has occurred at Camber Sands, causing devastation for local people, wildlife, and tourism, with an estimated 10 tonnes of beads spilled into the sea.
👉 Estimated 10 tonnes of beads spilled into the sea 👉 Beads are toxic to marine life and could harm local wildlife 👉 Tourism and fishing industries at risk due to pollution 👉 Local residents and businesses are upset and concerned about the impact 👉 Southern Water has committed to paying for the cleanup, but some funds will come from customer bills
-- #SarahBroadbent #HelenaDollimore #RichardOakes #AnthonySkinner #AndyStuart #JohnPenicud #CamberSands #Eastbourne #EastSussex #Hastings #Rye #Kent #environment
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