Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 11:07 am (Paris)
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In Corby, once a major center for the British steel industry, the dismantling of steelworks massively exposed the population to toxic substances, causing widespread pollution, birth defects and pediatric cancers. A group of mothers has waged a long battle to raise national awareness about this major public health issue.
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 11:07 am (Paris)
6 min read
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