Netflix series exposes Corby's toxic waste birth defects

A new Netflix series, "Toxic Town," dramatizes the environmental scandal in Corby, UK, where high rates of birth defects were linked to toxic waste from a former steelworks. The series stars Jodi Whittaker as Susan McIntyre, whose son was born with a disability. The case began in the 1990s when families noticed a pattern of deformities among children in Corby. After years of legal battles, a court ruled in favor of the claimants, marking a significant acknowledgment of the impact of airborne pollutants on unborn babies. Corby Borough Council settled with the families in 2010 after disputing the court's decision. The series aims to shed light on the long fight for justice faced by affected families and the environmental negligence that contributed to their children's conditions.