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Four French water brands accused of bacteria and chemical contaminants

Nestlé Waters, which has bottling plants in east and south-west France, has been hit again by questions over the quality of its mineral waters

Drinking water in towns near Lyon polluted above permitted levels

The water serves 166,000 residents in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Alert over allergy risk from antiseptic widely used in France

The French medicines agency warns that in rare cases, the chemical can cause severe reactions

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MAP: What are France’s high risk ‘Seveso’ sites and where are they?

Why are the sites called ‘Seveso’ and which region has the most sites nationwide?

France urged to ban chemical from suncreams amid health concerns

Studies have shown octocrylene can be dangerous for people and the environment

Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are poorly monitored in France

Scientists fear the chemicals can cause cancer, liver damage, hormonal dysfunction and a weaker immune system. But, so far, there has been little conclusive research

Which products can I use to kill weeds in my French garden?

Since July, herbicides and pesticides of a certain strength have been banned in private gardens and other spaces

Why CO2 tiger mosquito traps could soon be banned in France

Tiger mosquitoes are present in 57 departments and are capable of carrying diseases such as yellow fever and dengue

French farmer’s long fight against Monsanto draws to close

Farmer Paul François has been locked in a legal battle with the controversial multinational corporation since 2004

Another French chemical factory shut in security alert

A chemical factory of the same kind as the Rouen site that caught fire last week - just four kilometres away - has been closed for security reasons today, as controversy over the original fire grows.

French city on alert after chemical plant blast

Schools closed and residents warned to stay indoors after explosion at factory that produces toxic chemicals

French scientists develop human urine crop fertiliser

A team of French and Swiss engineers is working to make human urine a credible alternative to chemical crop fertiliser.

French MPs launch campaign against rise in bed bugs

A campaign against bed bugs in France has been launched by MPs to spread knowledge of how to get rid of the bugs, and “lift the taboo” on the growing problem, which is said to affect 400,000 sites.

First department signs endocrine disruptor charter

Local authority pledges to cut use of products containing chemicals across the board - and encourage companies bidding for public works to do the same

Chemicals

Four French water brands accused of bacteria and chemical contaminants

Drinking water in towns near Lyon polluted above permitted levels

Alert over allergy risk from antiseptic widely used in France

MAP: What are France’s high risk ‘Seveso’ sites and where are they?

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