Cadmium: 'The lack of irrefutable evidence should never be an excuse for inaction'

Summary

• Debate on cadmium exposure is polarized.
• Misunderstanding of scientific evidence's role in public health.
• Call for proactive measures despite lack of conclusive evidence.

Key Facts

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Authors	Carl Gaigné and Mathieu Parenti
Source	Le Monde
Published Date	April 26, 2026

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Sources

• Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/04/27/cadmium-the-lack-of-irrefutable-evidence-should-never-be-an-excuse-for-inaction_6752863_23.html