The illegal trade in chemicals
<p>Chemicals provide important benefits to society and play a vital role in the global economy, but they also carry risks for the environment and human health, with greater risks to vulnerable social groups.
Toxic Wastes
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Toxic gas effects may be seen in future generations
The deadly methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas released by the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal this day 25 years ago affected even the unborn, researchers say. The toxic gas altered the immune system of those who were still in their mothers' wombs when the disaster struck, according to a recent study by researchers at the Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) in Bhopal.
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Bhopal, Chernobyl, Lop Nor
Sreeram Chaulia
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High level of contamination found in Bhopal
A student holds a placard during a protest against the delay in justice for Bhopal gas tragedy victims in Bangalore on Wednesday. AFP Groundwater in areas around the Bhopal gas tragedy site contain almost 40 times more pesticides than allowed under the Indian standards, the Centre for Science and Environment has claimed.
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Poverty, socio-political factors and degradation of the environment in Sub-Saharan Africa: The need for a holistic approach
The right to environment is a recognised human right in Africa. However, despite the legal and institutional frameworks designed to respect, promote, protect and fulfil the right, its enjoyment is still a mirage to majority of African citizens as a result of environmental degradation.
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25 years after Bhopal Gas Disaster: a selection of news (Jan 2006 - Dec 2009)
On December 3, 1984, toxic poisonous methyl isocyanate gas leaked from Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL's) pesticide plant in Bhopal. The gas leak triggered a disaster that is now widely
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What Dow Chemical Company is doing to remove its liability for the waste dumped in the Union Carbide factory
Is Dow liable for the waste in Bhopal factory of Union Carbide?
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Research on waste at the Union Carbide factory and what it has found
This fact sheet includes research on waste at the Union Carbide factory and what it has found.
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What is being done regarding toxic waste at Union Carbide, Bhopal
This fact sheet contains what is being done regarding toxic waste at Union Carbide, Bhopal.
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Gujarat Board to look into Platinum-II case
Manas Dasgupta GANDHINAGAR: The indefinite wait of the controversial ship
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Centre asks Gujarat govt not to allow beaching, dismantling of US ship
New Delhi: Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh on Monday advised the Gujarat government and other agencies not to allow the beaching and dismantling of the controversial Platinum II ship at Alang.