Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’
A government-funded study has identified higher-than-expected rates of kidney cancer near a former chemical factory in Lancashire that emitted 'forever chemicals' (PFAS). Experts have raised concerns about the study's conclusions, while residents have been advised to avoid local produce.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the long-term public health risks associated with industrial pollution and the ongoing debate over environmental safety standards.
Residents in Thornton-Cleveleys have been advised not to eat fruit, vegetables or eggs produced within 1km of the factory. Photograph: Protoggy.com/Alamy View image in fullscreen Residents in Thornton-Cleveleys have been advised not to eat fruit, vegetables or eggs produced within 1km of the factory. Photograph: Protoggy.com/Alamy Pfas Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’ Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool
The focus on environmental health risks and the questioning of government-funded study conclusions is characteristic of environmental reporting.
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