The Bhopal Gas Tragedy
In episode 15 of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters. In just five minutes, we recount the events of December 1984, when a leak of toxic methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, exposed hundreds of thousands of residents to lethal chemicals. The disaster claimed thousands of lives within hours, with its aftermath leaving lasting health and environmental damage for decades. Tune in to uncover how negligence and inadequate safety measures led to this catastrophic event and its…
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