In this episode of “The Truth of the Matter,” host Hena Doba investigates a growing cluster of cancer cases in Keyport, New Jersey, now numbering nearly 400 diagnoses. The cases are all near a toxic landfill that residents have been warning the state about for decades. An independent examiner visited the area in June and found high levels of carcinogens in the soil. Still, New Jersey officials are adamant in saying there is no proven link. #Keyport #cancer #health More NewsNation reporting on this: Keyport, New Jersey, cancer cluster: Tests find PFAs, benzene in groundwater https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/keyport-new-jersey-residents-worry-toxic-landfill-is-causing-cancer/ This podcast is put together by: Ryan Kerr Allie Purser…
Keyport, New Jersey, is approaching 400 cancer cases because of a toxic landfill and residents are pointing the finger at the state's Department of Environmental Protection. An independent testing expert found that soil contained high amounts of PCBs and dioxins. #cancer #toxins #NewJersey
Just a few months ago, a Keyport, New Jersey, resident started plotting known cancer cases in the town on a map. It started with just 41 cases, but now residents say the cases are approaching 400 because of a toxic landfill nearby. They said it's been sitting there for decades. The residents are pointing the finger at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and they have been sounding the alarm for nearly 40 years. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
