British mothers fight the slow poison of industrial pollution in Corby
- Posted on February 4, 2026
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British mothers fight the slow poison of industrial pollution in Corby

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.