Chlordecone Legal Fallout: France’s Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, a major blow to victims seeking accountability. Public Health Impact: A new Public Health France study (Kannari 2) reports 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above health reference thresholds; exposure is higher among people in contaminated areas and those who regularly eat local fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Environmental Justice Push: Victims and health advocates say the ruling closes criminal avenues but will not end demands for compensation and prevention of future chemical disasters. Regional Health Context: The wider Caribbean faces rising climate stress, with extreme weather and water/food pressures increasingly shaping health and resilience planning across island communities.