Cancer Patient in Mae Moh in Thailand

Mrs. Jiraporn Sripol, a former office cleaner at Mae Moh power plant, lies sick with cancer inside her home. It is believed the dust from the power plant led to her sickness.

Unique identifier: GP0STO5NH

Type: Image

Shoot date: 21/11/2013

Locations: Lampang (Province), Mae Moh, Southeast Asia, Thailand

Credit line: © Luke Duggleby / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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