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Environmental Disaster in Bhopal
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The compensation rate for victims of the Bhopal disaster was significantly lower than the rates awarded to asbestosis victims in the US. Toxic waste and pesticide ingredients were not dealt with until 1989 and 360 tons of waste was locked up in 2005.
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The handling of the toxic waste from the Bhopal Disaster was insufficient and lead to further health and environmental issues, while compensation for the victims was not proportional to the harm caused.
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Bhopal Disaster
Summary
The handling of the toxic waste from the Bhopal Disaster was insufficient and lead to further health and environmental issues, while compensation for the victims was not proportional to the harm caused.
ChapterEnvironmental Disaster in Bhopal
EpisodeThe Industrial Disaster That Makes Chernobyl Look Like Kindergarten
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The article discusses the devastating effects of pollution on people, using the example of a community in Karachi where individuals are suffering from painful and debilitating conditions as a result of exposure to toxic waste.
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Pollution
Summary
The article discusses the devastating effects of pollution on people, using the example of a community in Karachi where individuals are suffering from painful and debilitating conditions as a result of exposure to toxic waste.