Study of kidney cancer near PFOA factory in Lancashire draws expert scrutiny

Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool Questions have been raised about the conclusions drawn by a government-funded study into kidney cancer rates near a factory linked to forever chemicals near Blackpool. Pfoa, a known…

First covered Jun 19, 2026 · 6:42 AM PT · 1 article

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7d Guardian Environment 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 Questions have been raised about the…

Appeared in: 2026-06-19 (#10) · 2026-06-20 (#13)

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