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India Removes Hazardous Waste from Bhopal Disaster Site, Four Decades Later

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India Removes Hazardous Waste from Bhopal Disaster Site, Four Decades Later

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  • Indian authorities have begun the incineration of 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas leak site.
  • The waste, resulting from the world's deadliest industrial accident, poses significant environmental safety concerns, particularly regarding water contamination.
  • Activists question the disposal methods, claiming the solid waste may still contaminate local water supplies after incineration.
  • The process aims to alleviate ongoing health issues for residents affected by the disaster, which caused over 25,000 fatalities and severe health problems for many more.
  • The action was ordered following a high court mandate to clear the area and address decades-old environmental issues.

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