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HC nod to MP plan for Carbide waste disposal retrial

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025 ()
Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved the government's proposal to retest incineration of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur facility. This aims to determine the environmental impact and ensure safety. Previous trials were deemed outdated. The retrial will involve three stages, with results informing future incineration decisions. The court provided a six-week deadline for disposal.
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Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO [Video]

Bhopal's toxic waste begins safe disposal in Pithampur, 40 years after the 1984 disaster| VIDEO

Bhopal's toxic legacy, tied to the 1984 industrial disaster, has haunted the city for decades. The hazardous waste, stored for years at the Union Carbide factory, is now being moved for safe disposal to Pithampur. This long-awaited step raises important questions about accountability, transparency, and the safety of residents in Pithampur, where a specialized facility will neutralize the toxins. However, scrutiny remains over the government's delayed action and the risks involved in the process. #BhopalDisaster #ToxicWaste #EnvironmentalJustice #Pithampur #UnionCarbide #IndustrialAccountability #HazardousWaste #EnvironmentalSafety #GovernmentAction #GlobalSafety #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Read The Timeline Of Events :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-read-the-timeline-of-events-4031385.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal Gas Tragedy: As Toxic Waste From Union Carbide Factory Removed, Let's Know Key Facts About The Incident :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-as-toxic-waste-from-union-carbide-factory-removed-lets-know-key-facts-about-th-4031375.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal gas tragedy: Setback for Centre as SC dismisses plea for more compensation to victims :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-sc-dismisses-centre-s-plea-for-more-compensation-to-victims-3534787.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.334~

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Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Four Decades Later, Toxic Legacy Moves to Pithampur – But at What Cost? [Video]

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Four Decades Later, Toxic Legacy Moves to Pithampur – But at What Cost?

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, often referred to as the world's worst industrial disaster, unfolded in the early hours of December 3, 1984. A pesticide factory owned by the American Union Carbide Corporation leaked methyl isocyanate gas, exposing over half a million people in Bhopal to deadly toxins. The immediate aftermath was catastrophic, with 5,474 deaths officially recorded and countless others maimed for life. Even decades later, survivors continue to suffer from chronic health issues, while the toxic legacy of the disaster lingers in the soil and water of the affected areas. #BhopalGasTragedy #ToxicWasteDisposal #Bhopal40YearsOn #IndustrialDisaster #PithampurFacility #EnvironmentalCleanup #BhopalLegacy #DisasterManagement #ToxicWasteIncineration #HazardousWaste #EnvironmentalJustice #BhopalSurvivors #CleanUpOperation #MadhyaPradeshNews #BhopalGasVictims Also Read Madhya Pradesh Minister Addresses Waste Disposal Concerns Linked to Bhopal Gas Tragedy :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/waste-disposal-bhopal-gas-tragedy-dhar-011-4032103.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Read The Timeline Of Events :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-read-the-timeline-of-events-4031385.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal Gas Tragedy: As Toxic Waste From Union Carbide Factory Removed, Let's Know Key Facts About The Incident :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-as-toxic-waste-from-union-carbide-factory-removed-lets-know-key-facts-about-th-4031375.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.121~PR.152~PR.282~

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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Toxic Waste Leaves for Incineration | Exclusive Ground Report [Video]

40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Toxic Waste Leaves for Incineration | Exclusive Ground Report

Forty years after the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, a major step has been taken to address the hazardous legacy of the disaster. Hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste, left behind at the site, have been moved to a disposal facility in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur for incineration. The 1984 tragedy, which claimed over 25,000 lives and left half a million suffering severe health issues, remains the world's deadliest industrial disaster. This exclusive ground report from the incineration facility sheds light on the intricate process of disposal, which is expected to take three to nine months, and the measures being implemented to ensure safety and accountability. #BhopalGasTragedy #ToxicWasteDisposal #Bhopal40YearsOn #IndustrialDisaster #PithampurFacility #EnvironmentalCleanup #BhopalLegacy #DisasterManagement #ToxicWasteIncineration #HazardousWaste #EnvironmentalJustice #BhopalSurvivors #CleanUpOperation #MadhyaPradeshNews #BhopalGasVictims Also Read Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Read The Timeline Of Events :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-read-the-timeline-of-events-4031385.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal Gas Tragedy: As Toxic Waste From Union Carbide Factory Removed, Let's Know Key Facts About The Incident :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-as-toxic-waste-from-union-carbide-factory-removed-lets-know-key-facts-about-th-4031375.html?ref=DMDesc Bhopal gas tragedy: Setback for Centre as SC dismisses plea for more compensation to victims :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bhopal-gas-tragedy-sc-dismisses-centre-s-plea-for-more-compensation-to-victims-3534787.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~

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