France recognises role in pesticide harm across Caribbean islands

France's parliament has officially admitted its role in a long-standing pesticide scandal that has severely contaminated Guadeloupe and Martinique, linking the use of the toxic chemical chlordecone to numerous health issues, including cancer. This acknowledgment comes after decades of debate and legal battles over the continued use of the banned substance in the French Caribbean. The decision is a major step forward in addressing the health crisis and providing compensation to affected residents, highlighting the broader implications for environmental justice and accountability.