What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals
People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.
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Notable Quotes
"I was really upset because having young children, what are they being exposed to?"
— Natalie Dugdale , Activist
"I would say every person that played in the pool that was close to me, apart from one friend who had an operation to get rid of it, is dead."
— Michael Phillips , Other
"There's a huge potential here for Wales... to really lead the way and show the rest of the UK how to handle this risk."
— Katie Witherden , Activist
Key People
Douglas Gowan was a researcher and whistleblower who raised alarms about chemical contamination.
Katie Witherden is a community councillor advocating for health testing in the affected local area.
Michael Phillips is a former child who played at a contaminated lagoon and believes it impacted his health.
Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films and television series.
Natalie Dugdale is a mother campaigning for public health testing due to concerns about toxic waste exposure.
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People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.
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