Lesson of Bhopal

TODAY is the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal chemical disaster in India when thousands were killed and tens of thousands continue to suffer ill health as a result of the toxins released by the explosion on that fateful day.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

This is commemorated annually worldwide as ‘No Pesticide Day’.

The Irish Doctors Environmental Association endorse this and wish to highlight the dangers associated with the extremely serious chemical contamination of our environment, including pesticides used domestically and commercially in agriculture, horticulture and stock rearing.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Beautiful woman examines cell culture under microscope Letters to the Editor: Inadequate support for lab-based school tests
Close Up of Illuminated Glowing Keys on a Black Keyboard Spelling Hate Letters to the Editor: Ireland needs a national campaign to tackle racism
Gaining comfort from family Letters to the Editor: We might have a romanticised view of Irish wakes and funerals
CourtsYour ViewPlace: IndiaPlace: Medical CentrePlace: Bandon Co CorkPerson: Philip MichaelEvent: Bhopal TODAYEvent: Bhopal chemical disasterEvent: No Pesticide DayOrganisation: Irish Doctors Environmental Association
<p>The ranunculus crowsfoot weed binds into its root system all the loose muds, sands, and silts which otherwise migrate downstream to cause all sorts of problems there, leaving lovely clean gravel between the plants for spawning. File picture</p>

Letters to the Editor: Death of ranunculus in our river systems

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited