Nicolino documents the historical explosion of the chemical sector since World War I, arguing that it has operated with a sense of "impunity".
Rather than focusing on isolated incidents, Nicolino presents a "generalized chemical contamination" thesis, exposing how everyday items have become vectors for toxic exposure. Critical Reception Un empoisonnement universel: Comment les produi...
A major strength of the investigation is its analysis of how large corporations have organized global disinformation campaigns and built networks that influence public institutions in France, Europe, and the U.S.. Nicolino documents the historical explosion of the chemical
Reviewers from Babelio describe the book as "indispensable" and "terrifying," noting that it connects disparate facts to reveal a complete, unsettling picture of our modern reality. While some critics found the final chapters on nano-chemistry and "green" chemistry a bit rushed, the overall work is praised for being a meticulously documented and courageous journalistic effort. Reviewers from Babelio describe the book as "indispensable"