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Chlordecone: Over 80% of people in Guadeloupe and Martinique exposed to toxic pesticide

A study shows 80% of the population in Guadeloupe and Martinique remains contaminated by chlordecone.

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The pesticide, banned in 1993, polluted soils and water, causing cancers and neurological disorders.

The government has announced a new public health plan to support victims.

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