France's 20th century radium craze still haunts Paris
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 03:20
in Earth & Climate
CHAVILLE, France (Reuters) - The Belle Epoque, France's golden era at the turn of the last century, bequeathed Paris elegant landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, but also a more sinister legacy of radioactive floors and backyards which the capital is only now addressing.