Description: Department of Public Health study of elevated cancer rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant is still in progress. Boston Edison claims bias against them. Plymouth residents claim undue delay of findings.
Description: Polluted groundwater at Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod contaminates Falmouth drinking water and is thought related to elevated cancer rates in vicinity.
Description: Resident of Garrison Trotter section of Roxbury is unhappy that nearby vacant house owned by city may become group home for mentally ill. City official says no class can be excluded by local objection.
Description: Silent procession up State House steps to protest massive funding cuts in mental health programs. Mock funeral in St. Paul's Cathedral for endangered human services.
Description: Ballot question 4 would shut down nuclear power plants. Mother blames her daughter's leukemia on proximity to Plymouth plant. Edison denies link to high cancer rate in area. Referendum ads.
Description: Former General Dynamics worker at Quincy Shipyard suffers from asbestos induced lung disease. Visuals of asbestos covered pipes. Welding and sheet metal work. File cabinets.