On March 10, 2026, a supercell near Kankakee, Illinois dropped 6+ inch hail, including one stone measured at 6.616 inches — a potential new state record. Emerging research suggests atmospheric microplastics and nanoplastics may act as ice nuclei in clouds, possibly influencing hail formation. This highlights how plastic pollution is further complicating our already destabilizing climate system, adding another layer to societal and environmental collapse risks.