The Bhopal gas tragedy, which happened over 40 years ago, continues to kill people even today. That’s the message brought to France this week by two leading activists who continue to push for justice. The initial leak, which is still considered the world’s worst industrial accident, killed over 3,500 people within days in the central Indian city of Bhopal in December 1984, after they breathed in poisonous gas leaked from a Union Carbide pesticide factory. According to government estimates, more than 15,000 people have died in the years since, although activists say the figures are in reality far higher. In Perspective, we spoke to Rachna Dhingra, coordinator of the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal; and Satinath Sarangi, founder of the Bhopal Group for Information and Action.
Related Posts
Milk Act to Bike Month: How Liberals are trying to slow Bill 5 with 4,000 amendments
Bill 5 is the government’s mining legislation, which has sparked protests from First Nations leaders over a plan for special economic…
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says that more people will get winter fuel payment “this winter”, but details of who is eligible…
Canada Strong Pass grants free admission to national parks, historic sites this summer
The Canada Strong Pass, which runs until Sept. 2, offers free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine…