Lausanne sues Syngenta for triazole pollution in Lake Geneva

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Lausanne is suing Syngenta over triazole pollution in Lake Geneva. The city has hired an environmental lawyer to represent its interests against Syngenta, which admitted responsibility for the pollution and has stopped its releases. Triazole, used in pharmaceuticals and pesticides, is seven times above drinking water standards in the lake, though deemed safe for consumption.


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