Cleaning up Bhopal cost-effectively
In addition to the aftermath of Bhopal's catastrophic gas leak of 1984, severe contamination of water and soil has taken its own toll on citizens. At a Greenpeace organized symposium in November, experts put the cost of cleanup in the range of Rs.135 crores. K Rajani Priya looks at the possibilities.
Environmental hazards | M.P.
December 2004
2004 IN REVIEW
Persistent and tenacious struggle
2004 saw many victories for the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy, giving them and their supporters more hope. Both courts in India and the US ruled to bring justice closer and campaigners pressured a reluctant Central government to finally act on their behalf.
Kavitha Kuruganti
reports.
M.P.
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Human rights
December 2004
GOLDMAN PRIZE
Recognition for Bhopal campaigners
Rashida Bee and Champa Devi are winners of the prestigious Goldman Prize this year. They
received the award for their leadership of the campaign to hold Dow Chemicals accountable for the
1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy in Bhopal.
Tarun Jain
reports.
Environment
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Madhya Pradesh
April 2004
Bhopal : a new momentum
This month, the pursuit of justice for the survivors of the 1984 gas tragedy entered its twentieth year. While closure seems distant, 2003 saw vigorous action and increased international support for the campaign, bringing survivors more hope for some resolution.
Tarun Jain reports.
Madhya Pradesh
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Human rights
December 2003
At long last, an extradition request
Nearly two decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, and
following stubborn pressure from survivors,
the Indian government demands Warren Andersen's
return to India to face trial. Against all odds, the
campaign for justice in Bhopal remains very much alive.
July 2003
Bhopal goes to Dow Chemical
After a long-awaited meeting with The Dow Chemical's Chairman William Stavropoulos at Michigan, striking survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal said that Dow not only came up with no offers for relief and rehabilitation, but also openly lied about its criminal liabilities in Bhopal.
May 2003
Justice for women workers
On December 18, a women's union consisting of survivors of the gas tragedy won a 12-year long dispute in the M.P.'s Courts. The Bhopal Labour Court directed the State Government to regularise the status of women
survivors employed at a stationery production centre on par with that of government workers including
wages.
December 2002
Why is the CBI attempting to dilute charges framed against Warren Andersen, CEO of Union Carbide at the time of Bhopal tragedy. The magistrate overseeing the hearings was sharply critical, and demanded that the bureau apprise him of its efforts to extradite him, rather than reduce the charges.
September 2002 San Francisco Rally
Remembering victims, lest they be forgotten
August 2002 Texas Fisherwoman fasts for Bhopal
Diane Wilson joins demands with the survivors.
Also see : Vivek Gulati visits Diane
Also see : Hungering for a cause
July 2002 Delhiites rally in support of survivors
The National Campaign for Justice in Bhopal
July 2002
Related: Hunger strike by Bhopal survivors India seeks to reduce charges
Andersen merely negligent, says CBI
July 2002 [External link, WA post] Dow shall be liable
Purusing UCC's liabilities post-merger
April 2002 The Margaret Mead Awards
Sambhavana Clinic receives the Spring 2002 award
April 2002
Earlier : Diane Wilson
Earlier : The Terror Twins
Campaigns, opinions, and other information Bhopal Timeline
The Chronology of Disaster
- Toxics today, toxics future
- 48 cents a share
- First justice, seventeen years
- Remembering 1984
- Dear U.S. Ambassador
- Dear Indian Ambassador
- Noxious gases
- Campaign for Justice