The Greatest Chemical Tragedy in History | Union Carbide, 1984 | Bhopal Plant Disaster

Описание: Dive into a harrowing episode of negligence and catastrophe that struck Bhopal in 1984. The Bhopal Plant Disaster, the worst chemical tragedy in history, was the result of a series of overlooked warnings and safety failures at the Union Carbide plant. Journalist Rajkumar Keswani, alarmed by the dangers long before the disaster, tried in vain to alert the city about the imminent threat - 2 years later at least 25,000 lives would be lost.

Key Events:
Early 1982: Keswani publishes articles warning of the potential disaster at the Union Carbide Bhopal Plant.
December 2, 1984: Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leaks from the plant, leading to the immediate deaths and prolonged suffering of thousands.
December 3, 1984: As the city wakes up to the unimaginable aftermath, the scale of the disaster unfolds, revealing the extent of human and environmental tragedy.

This story explores the depths of corporate negligence and the devastating impact it had on a community, highlighting the urgent need for strict industrial safety regulations.

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