Chlordecone in the Caribbean: Paris Court of Appeal rules on liability

Paris Court of Appeal examines on Monday the responsibilities in the systematic poisoning of the Caribbean through chlordecone, a toxic pesticide used for decades.

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This case involves the French state and producers facing victims of massive and lasting contamination.

The ruling will redefine repair obligations and collective responsibilities in this major environmental scandal.

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