AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Story
The 'toxic town' and the mothers seeking justice for their poisoned babies
Feb 11, 2025
Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor at The Times, dives into the heartbreaking story of mothers in Corby fighting for justice for their children affected by environmental poisoning. She highlights the decades-long struggle against local authorities and the emotional toll on families dealing with severe birth defects. Their fight has gained renewed attention, especially with the Netflix drama 'Toxic Town.' Urwin emphasizes the crucial role of journalism in uncovering these tragic tales and advocating for better environmental protections.
31:57
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The mothers of Corby united to seek justice for their children’s deformities caused by toxic dust released during steelworks cleanup.
- Despite some compensation awarded, families continue to fight for acknowledgment and accountability from local authorities regarding environmental negligence.
Deep dives
Corby's Pollution Crisis
A significant environmental crisis unfolded in Corby, Northamptonshire, where a disturbing pattern of physical deformities among children emerged in the late 1990s. Local residents suspected the source to be the toxic dust resulting from the redevelopment of former steelworks sites, which had closed in 1979. This red dust, believed to be toxic waste, was generated by open trucks transporting materials without proper precautions, leading to widespread health concerns but minimal official investigations. Despite its serious implications, the story received little media attention at the time, partially due to Corby's classification as a small industrial town, which contributed to the lack of urgency from authorities.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode