The actual story of Corby, the town the limited series focuses on, is also riveting, though.

The dust in particular was thought by some to have aggravated respiratory issues, including worsening asthma.

This community was affected by these toxins for decades.

Jodie Whittaker as Susan McIntyre speaking in Toxic Town

The specific toxins of concern included boron, nickel, zinc, and arsenic.

When pregnant mothers were exposed to these toxins, their unborn children were affected in myriad ways.

It was no easy feat to prove this was the case, though.

Cassian, Bix, and Wilmon standing in grain fields from Andor season 2 (2025)

With their ceaseless efforts, however, the mothers were able to secure an incredible outcome.

This also had some concrete implications for safe practices moving forward.

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