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St. Louis Kids Face 44% Cancer Risk Surge

7/22/2025

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Children living near Coldwater Creek in St. Louis are facing alarming cancer risks, with a recent Harvard study showing a staggering 44% increase among those within a kilometer of the site. This revelation, tied to radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project, underscores the urgent need for accountability and vigilance in future nuclear endeavors.

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Children living near Coldwater Creek in St. Louis are facing alarming cancer risks, with a recent Harvard study showing a staggering 44% increase among those within a kilometer of the site. This revelation, tied to radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project, underscores the urgent need for accountability and vigilance in future nuclear endeavors.