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After 40 Years, Toxic Waste at Union Carbide Factory in  Bhopal to Be Disposed The Historic Step Towards Cleanup After four decades , the toxic waste materials at the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, are finally set to be disposed of. This monumental action follows an order from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and represents a significant effort to mitigate the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy , the world's worst industrial disaster . The process of packing toxic waste has commenced under stringent safety measures, with supervision by officials from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) . The Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the Principle of Absolute Liability On the night of December 2-3, 1984 , a massive leakage of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from Union Carbide's pesticide plant resulted in the death of thousands and left a trail of long-term health and environmental repercussions. In response to th...

Delhi’s Truck Drivers Voice Concerns Over Livelihood as  GRAP-III Restrictions Begin Amidst Rising Pollution Levels Truck Drivers Face Uncertain Future with GRAP-III As the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforces Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the NCR, truck drivers are raising significant concerns over the impact of these new measures on their livelihoods. With restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, drivers fear an uncertain future, where loan repayments and daily expenses may become difficult to manage.  One truck driver voiced his apprehension, stating, “If our vehicles aren’t allowed into Delhi, how will we cover our expenses? We have EMIs to pay; where will the money come from?” Another driver acknowledged the importance of pollution control efforts but noted the hardships faced by those in the transportation sector. GRAP-III Measures: An Urgent Response to Severe Pollution Levels The enforcement of GRAP-II...