Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Concerns persist over higher kidney cancer rates near a Pfoa-emitting factory in Lancashire despite a study concluding no further investigation is needed.

• Government-funded study found higher than expected kidney cancer rates near AGC Chemicals Europe factory in Lancashire
• Experts criticized study's conclusion that no further investigation is needed, citing potential Pfoa exposure links
• Residents near factory advised not to consume produce from within 1km due to Pfoa contamination