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DOWN TO EARTH
DOWN TO EARTH © FRANCE 24

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Pesticides, microplastics and so-called forever chemicals: that’s the cocktail of substances millions of French people are exposed to simply from drinking tap water. According to France’s National Association of Health professionals, representing private practice doctors, at least 30 percent of the population was exposed to contaminated water at least once in 2024. FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.